Alex's adventures

A couple of amazing months of Adventuring in Japan. Reduced to 2 six minute videos. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/epwB489mVdQ https://youtu.be/WuUw9FOOnlc

In a crazy 30 knot squall I came across a submarine. Ken let me ride his Jetski while I tought him how to sail the Hobie. Great fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3k9vm15Ed8 https://www.facebook.com/alexander.foreman/videos/10155174703121916/

I managed to see my beautiful daughter Aurelia after 2 years of unexplained parental alienation! Alex and Aurelia Foreman On Saturday 10th March 2018 my ex actually listened to her daughter and turned up at an arranged meeting. I was sitting at the Broadway cafe expecting that my ex would not arrive and also feeling worried that if she did, my ex's alienation strategy may have worked and my daughter would be funny around me. However I was in for a very pleasant surprise. As soon as Aurelia saw me her eyes filled with tears. She ran to me with a huge smile on her face and wrapped her arms around me. My heart filled with joy and relief. It was a very emotional reunion. We sat and talked for what felt like hours. It was obvious she had been missing me quite badly and was shocked when I told her I had been trying to see her. Aurelia said she w ants to go to Queensland and see her Great Grandmother before she passes on. She told me she really wanted to spend the entire day wit...

Rescuing Amanda Riding Nepean region, NSW Touring Bondi Camping with family Sailing Lake Illawarra, Malacoota area, Avon River, Lake Wellington Taking Trish for a sail Racing J FORCE See on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.foreman/posts/10155062959181916

Nothing like a good rare T-bone, except when it involves a land-cruiser pulling out without looking! Bill was keen to show me the good roads around the Sunshine Coast, but 5 minutes into the ride he was cleaned up with me riding just behind him. The land-cruiser just pulled out in front of him from a T intersection. Bill did a great job of emergency breaking but the distance was just too short. Bill Hill seriously hurt after being T-boned His knee and leg were smashed. A huge gash on the back of his leg allowed his severed calf to hang out like a tongue. The ligaments in his leg were torn beyond repaid. Nasty! Fortunately several nurses were at the scene and provided first aid. Bill then underwent several surgeries on his leg. It was touch and go if it would have to come off but they managed to save it. Bill's high level of fitness was a key factor. No stopping this staunch old-school Kiwi Bill had pulled my caravan apart just prior to his accident, but s...

A very precious family moment. On a stinking hot and humid day while on a camping trip in the rain forests, my sister decided to come sailing with me.  Savage showing off her high performance video: Camped out in the Imbil State Forest with Heidi From our campsite we went to Lake Borumba in the Imbil State Forest and nearly melted as we set up. It was so hot the bitumen was melted at the boat ramp. Setting up Hobie Island "Savage", Borumba Dam in background Molten tar on my sister's shoes Trampolines set up to add deck space for passengers Fortunately it was nice and cool on the water and we sailed for about 6 hours having a great time. Alex Foreman relaxing on the tramps The wind came and went. We both had to do a fair bit of peddling. It is deceptively hard work, especially when going out for many hours. I don't notice the fatigue at the time but once in shore it becomes very noticeable. The entire shorelin...

I was itching to get out into the countryside so I headed to the rain-forest with my sister for some inland adventures and relaxation. Heidi Foreman knows how to take great photos! Heading out at sunset, not the best time to find a campsite but makes for great photots Finding the  Charlie Moorland Camping Area  proved a challenge with my GPS taking me down the worst possible road. My sister had been 4 wheel driving up that road and was nearly killed, so I'm glad she recognized it. I ended up having to do a U-Turn on a narrow track with the caravan. Luckily I found an area that wasn't too boggy. After backtracking and turning off the GPS I followed a much better road which took me directly to the camping ground. Getting the gas fridge working During the night we were visited by a firefly. I've never seen one in Australia before. First we mistook it for a falling star, then it came directly to us and hung around us for hours. It was a special experien...

A belly bug stopped me eating for three days, but it didn't keep me from the gorgeous Sunshine Coast! On the way I discovered some of the great pleasures of travelling with a caravan. Rig loaded up and ready to roll! I needed lots of breaks due to fatigue Great massive artwork in the middle of nowhere Mobile library service, universal soldier style Alex Foreman at Tooleybuc, NSW Once my belly had settled down I could start to enjoy one of the greatest pleasures of caravan travel. Being able to pull over in nice locations, then being able to make a hot coffee, cook a tasty meal and sleep on site! Rig pulled over in middle of nowhere for coffee and hot meal. Boiling the billy Coffee on the go Bacon and egg breakky Pulling out of Dubbo I managed to nearly run out of fuel. The GPS took me down dodgy back-roads instead of the main highway. Towns on the route where I thought there would be fuel turned out to be more like homes...