How many hills are too many?

Posted on March 30, 2026 by marilyn

GREAT OCEAN WALK – 29-30 March 2026
So, we’re now into days 5 and 6 and the idea of doing the whole 104k of the walk (I think the others had that goal) has well and truly gone by the wayside.  It’s now about doing sections that aren’t as challenging and making sure we see the “highlights”.  And, the 5th day will see us moving to Johanna Seaside Farm House – a “must stay” if you’re in the area. Continue reading →

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How do you know when to cut your losses?

Posted on March 28, 2026 by marilyn

GREAT OCEAN WALK – 27 & 28 March 2026
So, we’re now into days 3 and 4.  The Great Ocean walk covers about 100k and it’s recommended to do it over 8 days.  We have 7 days at our disposal, with the plan to walk the following distances … 8k, 13.5k, 10.5k, 17.5k, 16k, 18.5k, 19.5k. I’m pretty sure that the group I’m with are keen to do the whole trip, but at my age I’m not sure I’m up for the days over 16k. Continue reading →

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How many days will a 2L cask of wine last?

Posted on March 26, 2026 by marilyn

GREAT OCEAN WALK – 23 – 26 March 2026
Peter O and I went shopping in Apollo Bay for “supplies” for the Great Ocean Walk.  We didn’t need to break into the cast until the night of day 2.  Would a 2L cask stretch for the next 6 days?  We’d be back in town on the 7th day, so, we should have enough right?  Watch for the results on the Day 7 post! Continue reading →

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The Goldilocks Trip

Posted on March 15, 2026 by marilyn

CORANG PEAK, Morton National Park – 13-15 March 2026
Yes, this trip was “just right”! Eight years ago, I did a walk in this area but there was more to see and so I added a return visit to my wish list.  The weeks turned into months and the months into years and next thing I know I’m almost too old to be able to do the trip. Fortunately, Trish was looking for an overnight walk to do and this one appealed to her. Continue reading →

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20 min of freezing feet was enough for me!

Posted on February 16, 2026 by marilyn

TASMANIA – 16 February 2026
After my stopover in Hobart, I headed down to Maydena with Chrissy who had picked me up from Hotel Astor.  We arrived on the Saturday afternoon and she dropped me off at the AirBnB, then I lazed around with the Cave Rescue guys for a couple of days until Brian (head honcho) suggested that he take Chrissy and me to do a short cave. Continue reading →

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