Early one morning we hiked a few kms from town to a small waterfall. Nothing very strenuous, but interesting to see the different communities and begin to get a perspective on what it might be like to live in an area like this. Wouldn’t be my first choice as a place to live, but the … More Walkabout
I have been in Sequoia NP for a few days. I wont detail all the hikes but this one is worth a mention, as it will be my last hike for a while. Earlier today I was on the Little Baldy Trail. It has been described by some as ‘shamefully easy’ and they are probably right … More Little Baldy Trail
It’s time to say farewell to Yosemite. I will definitely be back at some other stage as I only got a glimpse of the place and next time I will be camping for sure. Really enjoyed the last few days and did some some good hikes. The first being the Mist Trail to Nevada Falls. … More Hikes and tired legs
Earlier today I did a couple of the trails around Yosemite Valley floor. It’s been quite a while since I did any hiking so I thought I should start easy and on the flat! Plenty to see and enjoy here. Tougher hikes start tomorrow. This morning was quite frosty, but it soon warmed up into a … More Frosty mornings become sunny afternoons
Strangers. I will never cease to be amazed at what they can tell you within minutes of meeting you. I decided to hire a car in San Francisco and while completing the paperwork, the lady serving me asked where I was headed. When I mentioned Yosemite, her whole demeanour changed. Loves the place apparently. Turns … More Strangers and new places
I got back in the saddle last week to try something new. A few people have mentioned ‘The Greenway’ to me so I decided to have a look for myself. At 42km the Great Western Greenway, is the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland which follows the route of the Westport to Achill railway … More Greenway Bicycle Adventure
I have always thought of Knocknarea as a mountain, but it seems it’s a hill, standing at 327m! Despite seeing it every day from Coney Island over the years, I had never been to the top so we decided to climb it. Not sure it would qualify as a hike but it was good to … More Day trip to the mainland
The Stirling Ranges. My last stop of the roadtrip before I get to Perth. I find it amusing that I started this trip on the beach looking up at the clouds and I’m ending it on the top of a mountain with my head in them! If this is what happens in three short months … More Mountain Fun
Growing up in Ireland, season change is more pronounced that I have grown used to in Sydney more recently. Especially for Autumn & Winter. So it was great to spend some time in the woods around Pemberton. After the recent wet weather, it was less of the crack of a twig underfoot and more of a … More Southern Forests
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