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Kakadu And Arnhem Land from page 10 Don Kiselewski writes from his personal experiences,
having traveled in 122 countries and cruised the oceans, seas
the barramundi, which is the staple fish of the Aborigine. This and rivers of the world. Palm Beach Gardens Travel Leaders,
water-intensive habitat is internationally recognized as being his family owned and operated agency, is located at Mirasol
significant for migratory birds. Town Square, 11360 North Jog Road, Building A, Suite 102-6,
Arnhem Land, named after the Dutch ship Arnhem that Palm Beach Gardens. The agency has been serving the travel
explored the territory in 1623, is today the northern homeland needs of the South Florida area for over a quarter of a century.
of the Aborigine. Its borders have been established and a permit, Contact him at (561) 694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.
issued by the Aboriginal clan, is required to visit and travel over Photos by Don Kiselewski
the land. Joint tribal authorities manage the land, attempting to
keep it in its natural condition. Even when the Gagudju Crocodile
Hotel was built on the border of Arnhem Land, the tribal council Financial Focus
dictated its design. The first order was that it be no higher than
the surrounding trees; this was no problem. However the floor Kakadu’s renowned rock art has recorded and preserved the
plan generated unique requirements. What better place to enter Aboriginal people’s history and culture for millennia. Use Your Financial Strategy
the building than through the mouth of the crocodile? This leads
into the croc’s head (lobby). Large exhaust fans have become butterflies, grasshoppers, worms and other insects – and certain Like GPS
the eyes, and as you may suspect, the rooms are in the belly of colors of plants – signify specific consequences in terms of
the beast, looking onto a center courtyard with a pool the shape weather. We could only wish that our meteorologists were that By Sally Sima Stahl
of a croc’s heart. This pool is the only one the park service has accurate. When you’re driving
considered safe for swimming in all of Kakadu and Arnhem Throughout the ages they have used fire and controlled these days, it’s pretty
Land. By the way, as you might expect, the hotel’s services burning. It is a part of their way of life. Quoting Big Bill Neidjie, hard to get lost because
entrance is at the other end of the croc. Bunitj Clan elder: your smartphone’s Global
Jabiru is “the” major town in Kakadu Park. Located at the Positioning System
border of Arnhem Land, it was constructed to supply housing The earth, I never damage. (GPS) can get you just
to the foreign workers who came to work the Ranger uranium I look after. Fire is nothing, just clean up. about anywhere. And
mine. This facility has greatly slowed its production because of When you burn, new grass coming up. as an investor, you can
the cost to extract and supply the ore from this location and the That means good animal soon. have a similar experience
plunging price for uranium ore. Long before the mine work was Might be goanna, possum, wallaby. by employing another
even started, the Aborigine knew the area around the mine as the Burn him off, new grass coming up, new life all over. directional tool – a
“sick place.” It is suspected that, over the millennia, low levels personalized financial strategy.
of radiation may have affected parts of the population, creating Throughout Australia most Aborigines speak English, Let’s look at the parallels between your GPS and this type
this omen over the land. however those in Arnhem Land still speak the language of of strategy.
Arnhem Land exists today without hard surface roads, power their clan, each different than the others. Bininj/Mungguy is the To begin with, your GPS pinpoints your exact location at
distribution, water and other elements of a civilization as we dominant clan in the area and establishes the standards for social the start of your trip – in other words, it tells you where you
know them; however, this is not a deterrent to the people. They behavior and customs. They are extremely respectful of the dead are. And when you create a financial strategy, your first step
continue to live as their ancestors did – off the land and protected and their burial places. Speaking the name of a dead person or is to evaluate your current situation by answering these types
from nature in the caves of the area of simple corrugated metal looking at that person’s image is considered inappropriate. They of questions:
huts that they have built. Because they have always been hunters also appreciate their privacy and are reluctant to pose for photos. What are your assets? How much do you earn? How
and gatherers, they do not build large communities, but rather, And, although shy, they are friendly and say: much do you owe? How much are you contributing to your
live in small clans and tribes … working as a unit for survival. IRA, 401(k) or other retirement accounts? Once you’ve got
They have learned to manage their resources wisely, taking Ngad Bininj ngarri-djare ngudda wurrim-ire wurrih-nan ngad a clear picture of your finances, you’ll be ready to begin your
only what they need for subsistence. To do this to the utmost gun-bolk dja ngad culture. journey toward your long-term goals.
advantage, they have learned to accurately forecast the weather Once your GPS has identified your starting point, it will
and the seasons. This knowledge has been handed down to Translation: “We Aboriginal people want you to come see then show you where you want to go and the routes to help
them in Dreamtime. They know that the appearance of certain our country and share our culture.” you get there. And it’s the same with your financial strategy
– you want it to help lead you to a particular place in your
life. In fact, a well-designed strategy can show you the steps
you need to take to help reach more than one destination – to
a place where you can send your children to college, a place
where you can retire comfortably, a place where you can
leave the type of legacy you want, and so on.
Here’s another element of your GPS that applies to your
financial strategy – the warnings. You’re certainly familiar
with those thick red lines your GPS shows to indicate traffic
slowdowns ahead. And while they’re annoying, they’re
also useful in cautioning you that you may arrive at your
destination later than you had originally planned. Your
financial strategy can also express “warnings” about events
that could hinder you from reaching your goals. These
obstacles might include an illness or disability that could
keep you out of work for a while, or the need for some type
of long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or the services
of a home health aide. Your financial strategy can not only
identify these threats, but with the guidance of a financial
professional, suggest potential solutions.
In addition to providing warnings about things such as
heavy traffic and road construction, your GPS can change
your route if you miss a turn or if you decide, for whatever
reason, to go a slightly different way. Your financial strategy
can also show you alternatives, if it’s comprehensive and
overseen by a financial professional, who, using specialized
software, can create hypotheticals – illustrations that provide
alternative outcomes for different steps, such as retiring at
various ages, investing different amounts each year or earning
different rates of return. These hypotheticals can be quite
helpful to you as you chart your course toward your goals,
especially if you need to change your plans along the way.
Your GPS and your financial strategy are two great tools
for helping get you where you want to go.
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