Mt Cooroora -- It truly is an amazing place to climb in the early hours. Not easy, but stunning with the scenery it presents. … [Read more]
The Conondales: getting back to basics
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not … [Read more]
Thoughts on a rainy day
As the rain tumbles down I find myself comforted by a fire and the blankets nearby. Everything outside looks fresh again, water drips off leaves, the creeks flow, the dam is full. Time for a well-earned rest from the world. The trees surrounding … [Read more]
Climbing that mountain
Mountains, no matter what their size, always have a strong attraction for the adventurous. When I lived in Switzerland some time ago, I'd take every opportunity to ride my bike over high passes or hike up grassy slopes that eventually left the tree … [Read more]
Koalas in the trees
Living on our property has always been a relaxing experience. The rainforest, the seasonal creek and the wildlife all add to a tranquil experience. We're often visited by native wildlife. Majestic and curious Eastern Grey Kangaroos, shy Swamp … [Read more]
The longest day: 100km across the Blackall range
I could see the mist from my breath passing through the light of my head torch. My left leg lifting, then my right, but barely clearing the mossy knee-high log that sat across the trail. The darkness hugged the trail and my head torch created a lone … [Read more]