David Barker Articles

No Pockets in Shrouds - September 2nd 1999

Diving in Sharm el Sheikh - Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
David Barker travelled to the Red Sea having not d

No Pockets in Shrouds #9: Saturday, October 16
Leaving Alice Springs with promises to return, David heads to Byron Bay and finds there's plenty to do if you like the beach.

No Pockets in Shrouds #11: Monday, November 8th
Captain Cook may have got the name wrong, but the Whitsunday Islands are truly beautiful. David enjoys some diving and snorkelling.

No Pockets in Shrouds #8: Sunday, October 10th
The rain seems to follow David as he travels by bus to Alice Springs. Dawn in a hot air balloon is followed by a trip to the famous Uluru.

No Pockets in Shrouds #10: Monday, November 1st
After quick stops in Murwillumbah and Noosa, David visits the World Heritage Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world.

No Pockets in Shrouds #7: October 8th Letter
The rain seems to follow David as he travels by bus to Alice Springs. Dawn in a hot air balloon is followed by a trip to the famous Uluru.

No Pockets in Shrouds #5: October 2nd, 1999
After a night in a dodgy hotel, David has a great day at Adelaide's Central Market and a awful day on the golf course.

No Pockets in Shrouds #6: October 5th, 1999
Touring Australia's famous wine region and a kangaroo burger for lunch. Back to Adelaide for a trip to the zoo and a journey south to Hahndorf.

No Pockets in Shrouds #4: September 30th, 1999
The spectacular drive takes in Otway Rainforest, the 12 Apostles (or is that 7?), The Balconies and McKenzie Falls.

No Pockets in Shrouds #2: September 2nd, 1999
David describes the circumstances leading up to his decision to travel to Australia for three months and a tentative intinerary.

No Pockets in Shrouds #3: September 26th, 1999
After being laid low with jet-lag, David gets a feel for the city of Melbourne and visits the little penguins of Phillip Island.