It’s been raining in Sydney on and off all day today so I retreated inside to a job I have been procrastinating about, sorting through some old photographs. I thought sharing these blue skies could be an antidote to the bulging black clouds I can see threatening to spill any minute. After all, it’s almost … More Shaking it off with Vitamin D in Byron Bay
Often it’s easy to overlook what’s on your own doorstep. For me that’s the Blue Mountains. I have been trying to make more of an effort to explore there. One particular Friday morning I popped my gear and tent in the car and once the office day was done I headed for the hills. I … More Exploring on my doorstep
Leaving the Budawangs, the intent was to spend some time in the ocean. However it was a dull afternoon on the south coast so I changed my plans and decided to drive inland towards Jindabyne. Shortly after I headed west the sky revealled itself from behind the clouds it has been shrouded in all day. Here’s a … More Sweet summer colours from the road
I think Captain Cook may have been too polite. Sailing past in 1770 he named this distinctive peak Pigeon House. The Aboriginal name of Didthol, a word meaning “woman’s breast” seems closer to the mark. Either way, I made my way up on a gloomy morning, passed numerous times by enthusiastic boot campers and trail runners. … More Raising the pulse
I had read much about this trail before getting here. It was clear it was going to be a tough one. In fact I didn’t finish it. The Castle Track in the Budawangs is not for those seeking a gentle stroll. Instead this largely unmarked trail in wilderness is challenging, demanding and I can only … More The Castle
It’s raining today which means I am catching up with myself. All the sunshine recently had me on the beach with great intentions of blogging when I get home, but obviously that hasn’t happened! A few weeks ago I headed south on a mini road trip from Sydney. First stop was Morton National Park for some camping and hiking. I … More Getting away from it all
I learned something recently. I get distracted in company, so much so that I hardly take any photographs at all. I met up with some friends for a hike and I have no photographs to share with you of it. Seems I am far too used to hiking alone and will have to learn how … More Short and sweet
The other weekend I went for the hike. It was the first one in a long time and taking the stairs through the office on Monday morning was telling – my legs were stiff. All worth it though, great to be back in the bush. I headed along to the Royal National Park and hiked … More Back in the bush
Greetings from my kitchen table in Sydney, long time no talk. Hope you are all well. It’s been too long since I wrote anything on this blog so am feeling a little uncomfortable at the keyboard. In recent months I have swapped by blog for presentations and reports and road trips for a daily commute to … More Hello World…… it’s been a while!
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