SEA SNAKES, SAND BARS as well as SYDNEY OYSTERS

It’s great to be back in great ol’ Sydney town. We had the most outstanding time in the Kimberley, WA – as well as just so you know, you should most likely expect to hear more about our trip on the national geographic Orion over the next few weeks – however like all travel, getting house is a great thing.

In fact, this is one of the very first times Mrs romance has come house from a trip as well as not experienced those terrible post-travel blues. I believe it’s got something to do with having so much to talk about still from this outstanding experience.

So anyway, here’s what’s been going on in our Instagram lives over the week just gone. hope you’ve had a great week too.

One of the absolute highlights of our trip along the Kimberley coastline was this moment when Anthony – one of the naturalists aboard the Nat Geo Orion – spotted this sea snake whilst piloting our Zodiac to the mouth of a remote river system.

This snake – a type of sea krait – has a fish in its mouth as it swims towards one more of our Zodiacs. These snakes have a few of the most potent venom in the animal kingdom. reason being, as they search underwater, the snakes requirement to kill their prey as quick as possible to prevent losing them in the huge blue.

Moments after this shot, the snake does a weird kind of head dive into the water as well as begins swallowing its breakfast! outstanding to see.

Fun fact: the difference between a poisonous animal as well as a venomous animal – a venomous animal has a method of injecting poison into its victim. So snakes, spiders, bees – they’re all venomous. Poison arrow frogs, cane toads, puffer fish – they’re poisonous. So there.

There were some early starts aboard the Orion. The reward of a gorgeous sunrise over a few of the most incredible country we’ve ever seen was well worth sacrificing the sleep-in.

After one expedition out to Montgomery Reef – Australia’s largest inshore reef as well as named a natural question by Sir David Attenborough – was this bit wonder.

We’ve called this location the Sand Bar for a couple of reasons. Yes, it’s a sandbar, that appears off the coastline of northwest Australia at low tide. It’s likewise where the brilliant hotel manager as well as team of the national geographic Orion set up a bit makeshift bar for us to pull up in our Zodiacs as well as relax with a margarita or two before continuing on our voyage.

I understand precisely what you’re thinking, exploration missions can be extremely difficult work, can’t they?

There are a number of outstanding river systems as well as archipelagos along the Kimberley in northwest Australia. They were found a long time ago, however rarely explored. The beautiful, tough terrain is house to bit more than rock wallabies, snakes as well as lizards, however the waters are inhabited by all type of things.

While we chug along in our Zodiacs, we area crocs, rays as well as turtles, not to mention eagles, kites as well as egrets that prowl the water’s surface looking for a feed. It feels like you’re the very first person to ever see this area – it’s just amazing.

An early begin as well as an anchorage near the estuary of the King George River has us up early one morning exploring. The sheer cliffs of the King George noise that tower from the river’s calm depths are a appealing climb. So up we go – it’s finest not to look down as you go, however for the grace of a great photo, I’ve risked it.

It’s only a 20-minute scramble up the escarpment, however it’s worth it in the end…

In spite of my tomfoolery, the view from the top right here is nothing short of breathtaking. From here, a little tributary of the King George River runs across the cliffs as well as falls 276 feet (84m) to the river below.

It’s the dry season now, so the falls are no more than a trickle, however in the wet season, the two falls are raging torrents that are truly something to behold. Where I am right here would be full of rushing water.

I understand this isn’t on Instagram… I mean, it’s not square for a start… however I believed I’d include it. You can see exactly how high these falls are, however you can likewise see exactly how little the run of water is in the dry season too.

We were able to push the nose of our Zodiac right up into the falls where our buddies might sit under it as well as get a sprinkling. Not sure why you’d want to do that however it seemed popular. I just didn’t want to get my hair wet.

In the wet season, our boat would’ve been pushed right under the water right here as well as this entire section of the cliff would be full of water flow.

But like all adventures, our time in the Kimberley has come to an end. It’s back to the drudgery of cheese dinners as well as a great bottle of red to see out the rest of this chilly winter.

The shiraz is a bit ripper from Lou Miranda Estate in South Australia, the gluten-free crackers are a few of the new variety that Orgran have released (love their Quinoa Crispibreads) as well as the ampersand pillow is from I like Linen.

Our week back in Sydney has been a bit surreal. One minute we’re bobbing around on the Indian ocean the other side of the country with extremely bit get in touch with with human life. next thing we’re in the heart of Australia’s biggest city discovering about the outstanding oysters we can eat at The Morrison.

Every year The Morrison Bar as well as Oyster space – one of Sydney’s prominent eatery hotspots as well as a personal favourite – has an oyster festival. Throughout August, they’ll be offering $1 oysters, usually with three options available. I truly like the Sydney rock oysters as a rule, however they’ve likewise got some tasty bit ones from Merimbula that are worth a try.

But it’s not just oysters that The Morrison does well. We’re right here for dinner as well this week as well as my lordy! What a meal. We’ll be composing a bit more about what you should expect right here – as well as about their new winter menu – soon, however in the meantime, glory at this outstanding cocktail.

It’s the Ferrero Roche as well as it’s just decadent. Vodka, chocolate liqueur, Nutella as well as hazelnuts make this mixed drink the perfect dessert choice if you don’t elegant cake! Genius.

So what have you been as much as this week gone by? any type of fantastic meals or drinks enjoyed? any type of travel plans in the running? tell us in the comments!

Images by Mr as well as Mrs romance via Instagram: @MrAndMrsRomance, @HairRomance, @Christina.Butcher – Mrs R’s Insta account as well as @AngryBastard of course!