Sunday, 31 August 2008
01:30pm

Producer Jeremy Geia has travelled to some of the most beautiful places in Australia, but it wasn't till he came to Pormpuraaw that he understood what heaven on earth was. He became a convert to the community, its relaxed way of life and now has close family connections to Pormpuraaw.

Postcards From Pormpuraaw uncovers the tiny and remote coastal
village of Pormpuraaw on the western side of Cape York Peninsula in North Queensland. This coastal getaway is renowned for its fishing, croc spotting and summer lightning storms.

In episode two we venture out onto the Edward River for croc spotting and discover how these ferocious reptiles can be farmed to provide local jobs.In both style and tone Postcards is a travel and adventure series that garners unique insights into the Pormpuraaw community, its lifestyle, characters, traditions and culture. And if you're keen on fishing or croc-spotting like Jeremy Geia, then you're in for a treat, as these programs take you on a real adventure.

Message Stick will be repeated on ABC2 – Monday, September 01 at 5:00pm