Brian Vickery was a born when his parents owned a banana plantation on the Eastern side of Mount Warning — hence the name of the book. Brian was born in 1945 and was schooled in Murwillumbah NSW Australia. He did well in his early schooling but was shy and lacked concentration. He enjoyed all things outdoor. Brian left school three days before his 15th birthday with the aim of becoming a carpenter — recession prevented this and he ended up working for Australia Post until called up in the National Service Ballot, which changed his life and provided a future form him and his family for the next 22 years. It was during this time that the more adventurous part of his life evolved. Brian has a wife of 53 years, two daughters and four grandchildren and lives on the southern part of the Australian Gold Coast.
