Voices From The North
Hear the latest from the team at Faraway Bay where guests experience the remarkable beauty, isolation, history, and natural and cultural significance of this remote slice of outback Australia.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Kimberley Moon
Wow…what a great couple of weeks we have had out here at Faraway Bay. Chris Taylor has wooed us yet again over 4 days in May for the Kimberley Cooking School, with his culinary delights and quick wit, not to mention having the company of his gorgeous partner Julie jeering him along as only a loving wife can. His dishes complimented the guests staying with us at the time - adventurous, daring and spontaneous! Lots of great fish were caught by our guests, including Nanegai, Spanish Flag, Threadfin Salmon and Mangrove Jack. One wonderful dish that we reminis over is Sashimi Mangrove Jack with Pomegranite and Ruby Grape Fruit Dressing.
Stephen Scourfield also blessed us with his presence. A professional, fulltime writer and photographer for 30 years. Stephen is Travel Editor of The West Australian, writing and photographing internationally, on countries and cultures.
Gloria our camp assistant extrordinaire has been kept busy cleaning up after her partner in crime, resident chef Kyle and also a quoll who appears to want to have a wash in the shower with her when she least expects it! Cheeky quoll!!
The East Kimberley and Kununurra has enjoyed another success Ord Valley Muster and Kimberley Moon Experience concert. The Faraway Bay team had its own Kimberley Moon experience on the Diamond Lass. Pammy, Bruce, Robyn, Gloria, Chris, Julie and Kyle, along with the guests enjoyed drinks and nibblies while watching a moon in all it’s glory. The team were amazed by the orange glow as it rose up over the sandstone escarpment that hugs Faraway Bay .
Simone
Stephen Scourfield also blessed us with his presence. A professional, fulltime writer and photographer for 30 years. Stephen is Travel Editor of The West Australian, writing and photographing internationally, on countries and cultures.
Gloria our camp assistant extrordinaire has been kept busy cleaning up after her partner in crime, resident chef Kyle and also a quoll who appears to want to have a wash in the shower with her when she least expects it! Cheeky quoll!!
The East Kimberley and Kununurra has enjoyed another success Ord Valley Muster and Kimberley Moon Experience concert. The Faraway Bay team had its own Kimberley Moon experience on the Diamond Lass. Pammy, Bruce, Robyn, Gloria, Chris, Julie and Kyle, along with the guests enjoyed drinks and nibblies while watching a moon in all it’s glory. The team were amazed by the orange glow as it rose up over the sandstone escarpment that hugs Faraway Bay .
Simone
Labels: Chris Taylor, fishing, Kimberley Cooking School, Kimberley Moon Experience, Ord Valley Muster, Stephen Scourfield
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wildlife Abounds!
A magnificent pair of Wedge Tailed Eagles has been soaring around the Bay, quite unusual as they are usually spotted up near the airstrip and only rarely seen. Always a great sight due to them being a good indicator of a healthy environment. Steve's been kept busy with the large number of small, harmless Spotted Pythons. Unusual to see so many of them around as well...another good indicator of a robust eco-system.
We are in the process of compiling updated reptile, bird, mammal and marine lists for your interest and will post these as soon as they are completed.
Until next time....
Simone
We are in the process of compiling updated reptile, bird, mammal and marine lists for your interest and will post these as soon as they are completed.
Until next time....
Simone
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Seared Wild Lemon Pepper Crusted Threadfin Salmon
Kyle our resident chef has arrived fresh faced and bushy tailed. He has flown up from ther beautiful Jervis Bay area. His speciality is fish, so he is a happy camper with an array of species to cook up. One of his signature dishes being served up at the moment is;
Seared Wild Lemon Pepper Crusted Threadfin Salmon served with a soy wasabi ponzu dipping sauce.
Kyle has falling in love with Faraway Bay. "FAB has completely opened my eyes as a chef. The produce from local farmers and fresh seafood caught by our guests is a real bonus! Where to start.... from the sounds of Dingoes howling in the distance as we sit down for a sunset drinks, to the candlelit dinners and great company, it's only the start of thousands of reasons why I have fallen in love with Faraway ".
Simone
Seared Wild Lemon Pepper Crusted Threadfin Salmon served with a soy wasabi ponzu dipping sauce.
Kyle has falling in love with Faraway Bay. "FAB has completely opened my eyes as a chef. The produce from local farmers and fresh seafood caught by our guests is a real bonus! Where to start.... from the sounds of Dingoes howling in the distance as we sit down for a sunset drinks, to the candlelit dinners and great company, it's only the start of thousands of reasons why I have fallen in love with Faraway ".
Simone
Monday, May 4, 2009
2009 season is underway
We're all really happy to be back at Faraway Bay after the wet season. It's so amazing to be in this special place at this time of year, when everything is so green and lush. The camp's been open a month now and we're all settling in.
Already a lot has been happening. Bruce's long time mates Syd, Boney and Johnny have been not only stirring up the camp but the water as well!! Plenty of fish being caught, the highlight being the very large Fingermark off the point. As sweet as!
Already a lot has been happening. Bruce's long time mates Syd, Boney and Johnny have been not only stirring up the camp but the water as well!! Plenty of fish being caught, the highlight being the very large Fingermark off the point. As sweet as!