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I'd like you to meet Lucy.
Lucy Di Paolo is an award winning photojournalist that was bequeathed a small property from her mother when she sadly passed away.
This property, was not your average property though. No house, No bathroom or real cooking facilities, no heating or cooling, not too unusual for so many people around the world, but for Lucy, coming from Melbourne, it was a bit of a culture shock as this property was not only very VERY Off-grid, but was in a foreign place in a remote and isolated mining town called Lightening Ridge.
Famous for its Black Opal—the rarest gem in the world—and its surreal, almost lunar "white" landscape of mine tailings and makeshift dwellings, Lightning Ridge is unlike anywhere else.
It's harsh, strange, and full of character. And it was here, amid the dust, the silence, and the eccentric characters, that Lucy began to unravel her mother's story—and, in turn, discover her own.
I will now let Lucy tell her own tale of love, loss, passion, compassion, awe and inspiration as she leaves the comfort of city life to travel with her 2 dogs to this remote of remote mining towns to find out why her mother had become so enamoured by the stunning, but alien landscape, the relentless dust and the unforgiving weather extremes in her chase to find the rare black opal.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/vnswnchd
So yeah, yesterday afternoon I took Spike for a stunning — and stumbling — walk along the Bega River track.
It’s one of those places that always feels a bit wild, but someone’s definitely been in there with a whipper snipper at some point, you know? Like, it’s landscaped just enough to pretend it isn’t — which is great, because it still keeps that natural, "wild" look, but is tidy enough to spot snakes — for the most part.
And since we’re in beautiful autumn — as I’m sure you can tell from some of those brilliantly burnt red, gold, orange and yellow trees — this is usually the time snakes are out and about. Not just catching the last warm rays of the day, but also their meals. So, you really need to have eyes not only in the back of your head and on the dog, but just... everywhere.
Thankfully though, Spike and I have been lucky on our walks down there this past week — no snake yet.
And although we could hear the birds, we couldn’t see them up in the trees. The river gums are massive, their branches shooting off skyward in every direction, and honestly, between that and needing to keep our eyes on the ground... there’s only so much multitasking a person can do.
The path was covered in leaves — all those crunchy autumn ones in yellows and reds, and that really rich brown that always makes me think of stories with witches and deep forests. Spike was already on a mission before we even got out of the car. Nose down, tail up, doing that zigzag thing like he’s reading an invisible map only dogs can see. I just let him lead — he always finds the good spots. For himself, anyway. And hey, it was his walk. His choice.
It was the perfect time of day, too — the sun just starting to think about setting, streaking through the trees at that golden angle. A lot of the old river trees were still stubbornly green, but some had absolutely gone full show-off. One tree — I think it was a maple — had just exploded into crimson. Couldn't miss it. I actually stopped and stared for a bit. It looked like fire. But soft.
The birds were going off — all of them. From the cockies screeching somewhere above to others I couldn’t quite identify. Then, a kookaburra let loose behind me — one of those big belly laughs that feels like it’s definitely laughing at you, not with you. I cracked up. Spike didn’t care. He was too busy shoving his face in a clump of grass like it was full of party favours.
There’s this one spot where the track opens up and you can really see the river. The light hit it just right, making it shimmer like silver threads stretched across the surface. You could see the trees reflected in the still water. And right at the edge, this massive old log lay half-covered in moss and spiky little grasses. It looked like it had been there forever. And it probably had.
Unfortunately, the video and photos just don’t do it justice. And when you’re standing there, looking at the sheer size of some of these trees — I mean, I couldn’t even guess how old or big they are. That sort of scale just doesn’t translate through a lens. But I did stand and try to guess the size of one from a distance — it was surrounded by thick undergrowth, so I didn’t go in — but I reckon it would take six to eight people, arms outstretched, just to circle it.
Anyway, we kept going. The path dipped back under the canopy and everything went a bit darker, cooler. The air changes under there — smells like wet bark, dirt, and damp leaves in the best way. Spike slowed down. Not sure if he was pondering something deeply or just a bit puffed out. Could’ve been either.
Then there’s this bend in the trail where you reach a sandy patch by the water. I stopped there for a while, just sat and listened to the symphony of nature while Spike pottered around, nose-first in the underbrush.
By that point the sun had dropped a bit more, turning everything golden. The river was completely still — like glass, even though it was clearly flowing along.
I watched the sun reflecting off it, completely mesmerised. Felt like the world paused for a minute. Everything just... held its breath, including me, breathing in the fresh air.
The birds, the breeze rustling the treetops, the water trickling past old fallen trees, and the soft squish of Spike’s paws in the dirt, I really didn't want to leave, but eventually, we headed back — a bit slower this time, coming full circle back to the car park.
And I still didn’t want to leave. Had things to do, but it felt wrong rushing, so we sat on the bench for 5 minutes before talking myself into getting in the cra.. Even Spike had mellowed, just sitting alongside me instead of darting off.
There’s something about that walk that makes everything quieter — not in a lonely way, but in a good, grounding way. Like things make sense again. At least for a while.
Anyway. That was our wild, stunning, and sometimes stumbling Wednesday walk.
Hope you enjoyed this seriously sensational and delicious little escape as much as Spike and I did.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/ointzmco
Part two of my amazing wonderful wild Wednesday Walk at the BellBird Creek Hotel Motel, As Gary the gracious owner took me on a tour of the absolutely gorgeous camping grounds surrounding the hotel motel filled with lush green rainforest walks and amazing nature of all kinds
As we walked towards the rainforest, you’ll see from the video the elusive Lyre Bird that woke me up and then run away as I tried to photograph it.
Lucky I have previous footage of the elusive Lyre Bird from another Wednesday Walk here https://peakd.com/hive-106444/@chocolatescorpi/yrvutgtm
So as wonderful and incredible and unique and unusual as the walk-through the Bell Bird Hotel Motel was here https://peakd.com/hive-155530/@chocolatescorpi/the-absolutey-gorgeous-bellbird-creek-hotel-motel-wednesday-walk-and-camping-part-1 here is the other side of that just as unique gorgeous wild and wonderful too
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/mxycgvby
Hey there guys, I hope that you're all well in the world.
After many months of anticipation (and paying off the cost $$$ of the tickets) and after many MANY years of wanting to, I finally saw one of my favourite musicians and the living legend that she is, live in concert at the historic and stylish Forum theatre last night!
And it was freakin AWESOME!
So my best friend Cath, traveled 3.5hrs South from her home town on the NSW/Victorian border by train to Melbourne for the night and we joined about a 1000 other long term, dedicated fans of Melissa Rtheridge and squashed ourselves in, shoulder to shoulder to all sing and dance with Melissa and what a night it was!
What a powerhouse she is!
Such an amazing guitarist- all round musician actually, playing not only the guitar, but also the Harmonica and the drums too!
OMG and her voice! 😱
It is soooo powerful and full of emotion as she sings the lyrics to each of her songs- songs that were written by her from certain events that have influenced and shaped her life so far.
So ladies and gentlemen, girls, boys and others, without further ado, I would like to introduce you to the magnificent Melissa Etheridge and the brilliant band of musicians backing her!
Here I have captured only the first verse to the chorus of each song, plus her very entertaining onstage conversation and stories.
https://melissaetheridge.com/
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ChocolateScorpi is so incredibly grateful to the the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of this beautiful land that I call home and I thank you for caring for it for so long.
I pay our respects to elders, past, present and emerging and offer our hand to all first nations hands in order to help heal all of our relationships to the earth on this truly magical and extraordinary island nation that we now all call home.
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https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/izkclatv
In the last episode of my wonderful Wednesday Walks through the caves and campground of Buchan Valley, I leave you as we exit through the gift shop, so you can see the gorgeous unique amd locally made gifts to take home for your family and friendds to remind you of your adventures in this extraordinary place in this tiny spot of Australia.
All information contained in this video with thanks to
https://www.batalukculturaltrail.com.au/buchan_caves.php
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/buchan-caves-reserve/things-to-do/cultural-heritage
https://ackma.org/journal/67/A%20Caving%20Pioneer%20Frank%20Moon%20-%20Dr%20Robert%20Haldane.pdf
https://gunaikurnai.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GKJMP_02_Buchan_Caves.pdf
https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/do-and-see/nature-and-wildlife/parks-and-reserves/buchan-caves
ChocolateScorpi is so incredibly grateful to the the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of this beautiful land that I call home and I thank you for caring for it for so long.
I also want to extend my gratitude to the Gunaikurnai people, who are the Traditional Owners of much of Gippsland, including the Krauatungalung, Tatungalung, Brabralung, Brayakaulung, Brataualung clans, their elders, past, present, future and emerging as they too seek to take care of the Magnificent area that they have called home for tens of thousands of years.
I pay my respects to elders, past, present and emerging and offer our hand to all first nations hands in order to help heal all of our relationships to the earth on this truly magical and extraordinary island nation that we now all call home.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/trzhzgaq
Last Wednesday I took you on a tour of the Buchan Caves Reserve Campground where my little navigator and I- Indy Jean, and I set up camp in the cold and wet for a couple of days here https://peakd.com/hive-155530/@chocolatescorpi/wenesday-walk-in-the-wilds-of-victorias-buchan-valley but that didn't spoil our fun as I had the chance to do something that I have wanted to do for a long long time and that my dear departed Mum wanted to do for decades but never had the chance to, so this is for you Mum.
with nervous anticipation, I followed the group of strangers, as we carefully made our way down into the DARK DEPTHS of the earth.
I was truly utterly exhausted from the emotional and traumatic rollercoaster that I had been through for the past few months with the illness and death of my dad, and I desperately wanted to go somewhere and have a couple of days' worth of peace, rest, and relaxation before getting back into the grind in Melbourne.
As I had driven past the turnoff to Buck caves 100 times over the last few years, each time desperately wanting to go in there but not having enough time, I decided that this was finally the time.
I was so tired there were even a few moments before I bought the ticket and even after I bought the ticket that I wanted to back out, but I forced myself to go, and I’m so glad I did.
So please excuse the heavy breathing during the video; not only was I exhausted after sitting in our hospital room with my dad every day for a good couple of months, but I wasn’t at my fittest, and it was actually really hot and humid in there too, even though it was so cold outside.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/miyompfm
An interview with Salah Amleh at the GEC- Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne in September 2023 https://genaustralia.org/ about the young business entrepreneurs he helps to empower & succeed in Palestine.
Salah is the co-Founder & Director of Growth for Training & Development (GTD), fostering the growth of start-ups by equipping them with essential business skills for long-term sustainability and the National Host of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Palestine, a yearly celebration of entrepreneurship, held globally each November. As the Palestine host, Salah leads a week-long series of events organized by dozens of partners and targeting thousands of participants throughout the West Bank and Gaza.
This interview that I conducted at the 2023 GEC- Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne in September with the facilitation of the GEC https://genaustralia.org/ ,is part of a much larger project that I have created around disadvantaged entrepreneurs, but because of the persecution that the innocent Palestinians are facing from the mainstream media and many of the global leaders, I thought that it was pertinent to publish the entire interview now so people can see that the innocent Palestinians are not the terrorists that they are being painted as.
So I'd like to introduce you to my friend, Salah, who is a successful entrepreneur and a devoted family man.
Much like all of us, he enjoys socialising, uplifting others and cherishing life's moments, especially with his young family, including his wife and two young children, along with both of their elderly parents.
Salah is also Palestinian.
But it's essential to clarify right from the outset that Salah is not a terrorist and certainly neither are his 2 young children, his wife or their elderly parents.
Infact Salah is a staunch advocate for peace and dedicates his life to empowering underprivileged female entrepreneurs, helping them launch and grow their businesses.
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Salah to interview him for the pilot of my new series in early September at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne, after he was the host for the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in Palestine with his non-pofit- GrowthPalestine
In essence, Salah represents a family, much like any Australian, American, British, or Israeli - and Palestinian family.
They live their lives to the fullest, despite the decades-long and illegal Israeli occupation, However, they have been thrust into an unjust reality that no one should endure, especially not the children, not the innocent- and that’s most of them.
There is absolutely no justification for the reprehensible act of violence carried out by Hamas militants against innocent Israelis and I do support Israels pursuit of justice for the victims, but not at the cost of numerous innocent civilian lives who have already suffered for decades as second-class citizens under Israeli domination.
I do not support Israel's retaliatory actions, which have well and truly already exceeded the bounds of self-defense and I'm deeply disturbed by Israel's willingness to escalate the damage they've already caused.
I am also deeply concerned at the willingness by so many other world leaders to blindly support Israel going into war to cause more bloodshed instead of brokering peace.
This story involves innocent people facing persecution, not only from Israel but also from global media, painting them all as terrorists, but we know that they’re not.
They’re just people like you and me, trying to live their lives as best as they can.
Here is Salah’s Facebook page. Please check it out so you can see that they are not terrorists- far from it.
https://www.facebook.com/salah.amleh
Here is his Linked in page. Please feel free to check it out too so you can see the good that he does for the disadvantaged. https://www.linkedin.com/in/salah1980/
So when the Australian Prime Minister declared that all Australians stand with Israel, I vehemently disagree with him- and all of the other leaders of the western world, as I believe that standing with an oppressor and endorsing the persecution of innocent people is something that I cannot do.
I am Australian. I am not a religious person. I have no ties to any religion whatsoever, infact, call me an athiest. I don't believe in any religion, but I certainly do believe in equality and I certainly believe in peace.
And I believe that we can have each- if the powers that be, can lose their egos.
And at this stage in time, we all must take a stand for peace, regardless of what religion you are, after all who wants to see a repeat of the first and second world wars when millions of our ancestors died agonising deaths.
We should openly declare our support for peace and encourage our leaders to work towards reconciliation in this region.
So, I encourage you to say hello to Salah and his family.
Keep them in your thoughts and prayers- and all the innocent people of both Palestine and Israel.
Their safety and the return of rationale and reason in Israel are vital not only for them but for the entire world.
Haven't we already witnessed enough war and conflict, death and destruction from Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine, to the struggles faced by people around the globe from other dictators?
It's time to advocate for peace.
I implore you to help raise awareness about the irrationality and injustice of retaliating against innocent Palestinians- especially with such outrageous force.
Let's all stand for peace before it's too late.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/jdzkmcrk
So back on the 30th of October, 2022, I had a sensational spring afternoon sailing aboard the Southern Swan on the stunning Sydney Harbour in NSW, Australia.
This was a birthday present to myself, as I had always dreamed of sailing on this Tallship-ever since I first discovered them in 1988 as the Southern Swan, along with a fleet of other replica first fleet ships, had sailed from Sydney down the coast to my home area on the the NSW/VIC border and docked in Eden.
So I finally got to sail on one and see the sights around Sydney Harbour- another amazing destination that I hadn't seen since 1986 either.
So according to this website, https://www.sailaustralia.com.au/southern-swan-tallship
"Originally named Our Svanen, the Southern Swan is a magnificent three-masted barquentine built in Denmark in 1922. Made of Danish oak she is a unique vessel, while not classified as an icebreaker, her hull is extraordinarily strong enabling her to handle light ice that may have built up in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, Denmark and Greenland, where she originally traded as a grain carrier
The Southern Swan has a unique nautical history. In 1969 she was purchased as a private vessel and extensively refitted to handle larger and longer ocean voyages. She served as a sail training vessel with the Canadian Sea Cadets and journeyed to Vancouver to appear at the World Expo in 1986. She then sailed to England to join the First Fleet Re-enactment.
The Southern Swan made the voyage from England to Australia in 1988 to take part in the famous Australian Bicentennial First Fleet Re-enactment. Her berth has been at the historic Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks ever since.
"The Southern Swan sails Sydney’s famous harbour, providing day trips, exclusive charters and occasional offshore trips up and down the New South Wales Coast. She is currently the only ship in Sydney to offer the thrilling Mast Climb, an ascent up the rope ladder rungs to the Futtock Plate, where climbers can take in the breathtaking view of Sydney Harbour from a truly unique vantage point."
I hope that you enjoy this little video and if you'ra watching it here, please head on over the my PeakD blog so you can see more of this amazing sailing experience and the wonderful people that facilitated this.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/lqzeebud
So during lockdown last year by accident I stumbled upon advertisement for one of my absolute ever favourite bands from the 80s called Dragon who was slated to play at the Crown Casino in Melbourne in February 2022 and so without a thought I contacted a couple of friends and so excitedly yelled let's go, let's go, LET'S GO!!!!
And they said hey hang on, what about lockdown? and I’m like well, surely in six months time lockdown will be over by then... hopefully, fingers crossed anyway So I used Afterpay to pay for our tickets and the six months went past, then finally and with baited breath we arrived at the concert date!
So all frocked up, we made our way to the venue and I was nearly wetting myself with anticipation as not only as Dragon is one of my all time favourite ever bands with the best songs ever, I haven’t seen them since the 80s.
I have actually have not been to a live concert for about eight years and certainly not gone anywhere during lockdown for the past 2 years, so I was seriously ready for a big night of singing and dancing my arse off- and which ofcourse, I did.
Now the band Dragon have a long association with both New Zealand and Australia because most of the band members originally came from New Zealand and infact the band formed there back in 1972 and as we Aussies did in the old days, we claim the Kiwis as our own, because the Kiwi's are the Aussies besties and @tattoodjay will attest to this too I'm sure.
So forming in Auckland in January 1972, the band was originally fronted by singer Graham Collins, who named the band supposedly after a consultation of the Chinese I Ching cards. But the band actually rose to fame with singer Mark Hunter and they even did a tour under the name of Hunter in Europe and the United States during 1987 supporting Blue Rock musician Johhny Winters https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JohnnyWinter , where apparently they they pissed off the crowd in Dallas, Texas so much, that they were pelted off the stage and had the Texans threatening to shoot them.
So the Keyboardist, Paul Hewson co-wrote most of the groups 1970s hits, where many of them hit the top 10 on the charts in New Zealand and Australia in the 1970s.
Then thankfully for me in my mid teenage years (and millions of others), the band regrouped in the 1980s, where I was able to see them live in quite a few venues around my home area, with many of the other hit songs at the time, written by other band members or outside associates.
So not only have Dragon endured the test of time and their songs stuck in the memories of millions, they also had quite a few hurdles to overcome, even when first arriving in Sydney in 1975 as apparently all of their equipment was stolen. Then in 1976, 22year old drummer Neil Storey died of a heroin overdose. In 1985 Paul Hewson died from a drug overdose and unfortunately Mark Hunter also died from smoking related throat cancer in 1998.
That was not the end of the tragedy and notoriety that struck the band, as two members were involved in a serious car crash in 1977, but the band overcame and continued to play on, creating many more smash hits and collecting more and more fans over the decades.
On the recommendation of fellow NZ expatriate Mike Rudd, CBS house producer Peter Dawkins went to see the group at the Recovery Wine Bar in Camperdown, Sydney, in early 1976 and he was so impressed by their performance and Hewson's material that he immediately signed them to a contract with CBS Records.
In 2008 ARIA- the Australian Recording Industry Association recognised Dragons iconic status and inducted them into the Ariel Hall Of Fame.
Then at the end of 2021, we were all let out of lockdown and were finally allowed to let our hair down and party to one of the best party bands with the best summer style songs ever written, this time with another Kiwi lengend by the name of Marc Williams from the 1970's, 1980's and his most famous song (that I really remember well), Show No Mercy
So without further ado, I would love you to meet my all time favourite band, Dragon and I hope that you enjoy these snippets of some of the songs that I had to joy of singing my thorat horse and daning my arse off to!
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/hshumygs
Bittangabee Bay is a tiny, picturesque bay on the rugged and remote stretch of coastline south of Eden in New South Wales, Australia.
The bay is located in Ben Boyd National Park, and there is a campground nearby.[1]
The facilities are maintained by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Merimbula office.[2] It can be reached by an unsealed road from the Princes Highway.
The bay is the only haven between Twofold Bay and Mallacoota Inlet, and passing yachts are seen anchored for the night there most evenings. It is fed by Bittangabee Creek.
Bittangabee Bay was significant for the indigenous people of the region, and early European settlement.[3]
Bittangabee Bay was known as 'Pertangerbee' by the original occupants of the area, the Thaua/Thawa/Thauaira people of the Yuin (Murring) nation, who have lived there for over 6,000 years.[4]
Naa-chi (now Nadgee Nature Reserve), on the other side of Green Cape to Bittangabee Bay, is the resting-place of their Rainbow Serpent, the most important totem of most Aboriginal people.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bittangabee_Bay
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/yrvutgtm
A rare sighting of an amazing bird native to only Australia, the lovely lyrical Lyrebird.
In my 50 years, I have never seen one in the wild and after the 2019/2020 bushfires, there are not that many left in the wild either, so imagine my suprise and absolute awe as I passed one when bush walking the other day through the beautiful Bittangabee Bay on the Far South Cost of NSW and was able to sit and film it as it sung a series of 'lies'.
As they are notable songsters and impersonators. They can mimic practically any sound they hear from their environment, including human sounds like mill whistles, chainsaws, fire alarms, car alarms, car engines, explosions, camera shutters, rifle-shots, crying babies, human voice and even music and women's screams..... https://www.australiananimallearningzone.com/lyrebird.htm
I can hear Kookaburra's, Magpies, Cockatoos, Parrots, Sparrow calls, but I know that there are a few others there that I don't recognise so I would love to hear your thoughts.
They can also mimic the call of other birds and barking of dogs. They also have their distinctive own calls that are meant for other activities and I had the extraordinary luck of stumbling across one when I had my camera on me, so I hope that you enjoy this rare recording and I would love to know just how many different sounds and bird calls that you can hear coming from this one tiny little beak!
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/hsfwdylx
Hi all, here's a snippet of a hilarious and brilliant dance party at the Ariba Mexican Festival in Melbourne a few nights ago where I finally got to do something that I've been waiting to do for a very long time for- and that is to dance my arse of barefeet in the grass on a warm summer night to some awesome music and the Ariba festival DJ so kindly enabled me to do that!
I apologize for the camera bouncing around as it couldn't help itself either!
After all, who can stand still to this fantastic and fun mix!
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/yixrwzzr
So I had the honour of hosting the 59th edition of the #live #hivechat on #twitter tonight where #hiveans from all around the world gather to share and discuss their thoughts about all things Hive.
This was an initiatve that was created by @jeanlucsr and has a huge amount of support from so many members of the international Hive community, especially @traciyork.
If you would like to know more about #hivechat, then please checkout this link here https://peakd.com/@hivechat/posts and you will be able to checkout the previous weeks and the talented hosts that I now have the honour of being on the list with.
Drumroll please...
And so the 5 questions tonight were.....ta daaaaaa
Icebreaker- what’s your favourite animal and why?
Rompehielos: ¿cuál es tu animal favorito y por qué?
Do you find that maybe there too many choices in hive for the same type of dapp?
¿Le parece que tal vez haya demasiadas opciones en Hive para el mismo tipo de dApp
Do you think that there are too many same or similar initiatives created by too many people, instead of those people with a common goal creating a bigger and better impact by joining forces
¿Crees que hay demasiadas iniciativas iguales o similares creadas por demasiadas personas, en lugar de aquellas personas con un objetivo común que crean un impacto mayor y mejor al unir fuerzas?
Do you think that there’s too much of a reliance on using Discord for so many off-chain activities
¿Crees que hay demasiada confianza en el uso de Discord para tantas actividades fuera de la cadena?
What crypto currency trading platform does everyone use to sell their hive and why?
¿Qué plataforma de comercio de divisas criptográficas utilizan todos para vender su colmena y por qué?
What platform does everyone use to turn that crypto into fiat money to spend in real life?
¿Qué plataforma usan todos para convertir esa criptografía en dinero fiduciario para gastar en la vida real?
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/godzmvin
So on a month long adventure through a relatively small area of Thailand, I came across this gorgeous place called Koh Yao Noi https://onestep4ward.com/koh-yao-noi-thailand/ and knowing that any travel is impossible at the moment, especially international travel, I though you might like to join me on a virtual boating and cycling adventure to the gogeous and (mostly) unspoiled island of Koh Yao Noi by catching a longboat across this outstanding area of the Strait of Malacca and cycling around the great island.
So back in 2014, after spending 2 weeks volunteering at the Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand up in the mountains of the Petchaburi Province, https://www.wfft.org/ we eventually made our way across to the Island via Krabi to catch a longboat from Ao Nang.
The was my first time not only being on a Thai Longboat, but also on the sea in this part of Thailand.
I hope that you enjoy this little video that I just made and the music to go with it. (thanks Garageband...it's been a long, LONG time...)
Please take a look at the photos that I took whilst cycling along.
Thanks and I hope that you enjoy this as much as I did.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/rvsphavg
A chattering, clattering, cluttering and very loud crackle of White Cockatoos and Pink Galahs chilling out on the sports field instead of playing sports
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/blneyecw
Footage from my nephew as he drove to Bega, Far South Coast of NSW as the worst bushfires in recorded history, raged around Australian burning everything in it's path.
12 months later, Australia is inundated with rain, storms and flooding.
Footage of the bushfire courtesy of my nephew Jaxson and still photos of the bush regeneration taken by myself from inside the bus on the way up here.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/evjovnbq
Chads walking aorund the kitchen trying to convince me that he needs more snacks- says he distantly related to Garfield
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=chocolatescorpi/joruawgs
Welcome to my first 3 Speak video and I'd like to introduce you to A picture of serenity as 2 true lovebirds swan along in their Swan song for you to fall into and chillout yourself.
Video recorded by me at #AlbertParkLake on Monday afternoon during my #Actifit walk and soundtrack made by me on Garageband tonight.
I hope that you take time out from the stresses of life to relax to this and enjoy it as much as I enjoyed filming these stunning love birds.
Thanks so much for watching and feel free to share and check out my blog at https://peakd.com/@chocolatescorpi