Average Aussie Egyptologist (aka Thérèse Clarke)🦋
@ausegyptology
Married to Victor Clarke. PhD in Egyptology (Old Kingdom). Shoe lover/Rugby Lover/Dog Lover. Star Trek/Stargate SG1/Indiana Jones nut.
If you’re not living in Sydney, you’re camping out - PJK
The view from my table tonight. Fortunately they have heaters in the ceiling!
The spectacular Pinnacles in Nambung National Park, Western Australia. From our June trip
Rottnest Island, home to the adorable Quokkas from our June trip.
Off to Odyssey! Celebrating the fact that Matt Damon finally gets home.
Another walk down the legendary Caxton St: Wallabies vs France.
In da Haus for Wallabies vs Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
The world’s oldest operating picture garden. It is National Trust heritage listed and still showing multiple movies each night.
Sunset in Broome at Gantheaume Point
Egyptomania in Broome at the Japanese Cemetery.
The northern end of the Ningaloo World Heritage area plus some secret squirrel stuff for submarine comms.
Three whales at Exmouth/Ningaloo, heading north on their migration, slapping the water together with their pectoral fins. These whales swam alongside, then in front of, the catamaran we were on yesterday afternoon, as we headed back to Tantabiddi Boat Ramp. Photo taken by hubby, Victor Clarke.
Tree and termite mound on the road to Exmouth, Western Australia, 19 June 2026, just before sunset
If you’re into Space History, you know the importance of this radio telescope to Apollo 13. Clue: Carnarvon, WA!
Francois Peron National Park.
Lunch with a view and chilled music. What more could I want?
The Old Pearler Restaurant in Denham, constructed from Seashells! It’s next door to the place we’re staying in.
On the road to Denham in Western Australia to experience the wonders of Monkey Mia, Francois Peron National Park and the Shark Bay UNESCO listed world heritage area.
Kalbarri National Park, Nanda Country, on Western Australia’s Coral Coast.
Time to sample one of the jewels in WA’s crown….WA rock lobster. So a new take on fish and chips: half lobster (at market price) and chips with a glass of something lovely from WA’s Margaret River.
Look who’s joining me for brekkie.
The view for Sunday lunch on Rottnest.
Strategies for keeping Quokkas at bay: shoes required @ Isola on Rottnest.
Headed to the Quokka capital of the world.