Stranger #49 – Jay the South Korean Chef from Sydney
Linda and I met Jay at Lincoln’s Rock in the Blue Mountains while on a short getaway. We thought it was an apt…
Stranger #48 – John from South Sudan
“The problem with Australia is it has become too multicultural!” replied and animated John when I asked about growing up a black man…
Stranger #47 – Cha the Graphic Designer
Cha was snapping away with his new camera before we got chatting. Originally from Denpasar in Bali but living in Australia now, and…
Stranger #46 – Louis van Gough
Louis van Gough was adamant I spell his name with a small “v” for van. At 90 years, he was happy to be…
Stranger #45 – Lady Faye Combe
As exciting as this encounter was, I found the story Faye recounted, challenging to follow and super involved. The highlights as they…
Stranger #44 – Shauntay and Immy the Surfer Girls
Schauntay and Immy are a couple of 13-year-old surfer girls from Terrigal. They were finishing off some hot chips in the sunshine before…
Stranger #43 – Eric the Ocean Swimmer
Eric was coming up the beach after finishing his morning swim with the early crew. It was bloody cold on the beach; it…
Stranger #42 – Kim the Paramedic
Parked up at Terrigal Beach car park – Kim had backed her van into a spot facing the beach to enjoy the view.…
Stranger #41 – Gary the Terrigal Local
“The storm in ’74 comes to mind” was Gary’s answer when I asked about memories of Terrigal. He’d grown up and spent his…
Stranger #40 – Scott the Mountain Biker
Scott shared a remarkably balanced view for someone who loves to ride their mountain bike in a park area that may be taken…
Stranger #39 – Yayra the Fashion Designer
I met Yayra in one of the Starbucks Cafes in London – she was having a giggle at the conversation I was in…
Stranger #38 – Mihails the Artist
Artist, photographer, model, actor, creative is how Mihails describes what he is and does. Our paths crossed in a Peterborough pub when I…
Stranger #37 – Clive the Musician
I asked Clive, “What’s one thing you haven’t done but want to accomplish?” He replied after a long pause and a serious…
Stranger #36 – Dan the Scuba Diver
“Is that a dry suit you’re wearing?” was the first question I asked Dan. It is, it keeps out most of the water…
Stranger #35 – Alex the German Backpacker
Alex is the kind of best friend anyone could ever hope for. Since meeting the boys a few weeks ago and having witnessed…
Stranger #34 – Luis the German Backpacker
“I have a piccolo and a small cappuccino” in a strong German accent, were the first words I heard from Luis. I raised…
Stranger #33 – Krystle and Maggie
“All clear” the doctor said. “Wear a hat and keep slapping on that sunscreen and I’ll see you in 12 months.” “Sure thing,…
Stranger #32 – Ray the Indah Dreamer
I met Ray at the local Shelly Beach Markets on the weekend. Linda and I were passing a friends jewellery market stall, when…
Stranger #31 – Adam the Poetic Ex Con
“How’d you go, catch any fish down there?” I asked Adam while looking down over Bateau Bay Beach right after saying goodbye to…
Stranger #30 – Ahmed the Lebanese Painter
Ahmed moved to Sydney from Lebanon 6 years ago and LOVES Australia. I have my first baby due in a few weeks, I’m…