Orange Crush

Orange is known as the Pearl of Mid-Western New South Wales, but I wasn't there for its dazzling mix of spectacular scenery and hearty country meals. After a romantic tryst with one of the town's sexiest students went horribly wrong (I should point out that was 21 years ago, when I was also a sexy … Continue reading Orange Crush

The King of Bathurst

It's almost impossible to top a visit to Lithgow, but as I continued my journey to rekindle an old flame in Orange, I was determined to make the most of it.  My next stop was Bathurst, which is Australia's oldest inland city and was founded on gold. Who cares about any of that, though - … Continue reading The King of Bathurst

The O(ra)n(g)e that got away

Back when I was a young tacker, I was a bloody good sportsman. Rugby league, touch footy, even basketball and ping pong - I had a crack at everything and usually blew the competition away. I didn't bother with soccer or AFL, though, for the same reason I don't kiss men. Anyway, as a student … Continue reading The O(ra)n(g)e that got away