Author Archives: marilyn

Back on the horse!

Posted on November 2, 2025 by marilyn

MOUNT WILSON – 2 November 2025 After my fall a few months ago, I haven’t had the opportunity or the inclination to get back on the horse so to speak.  And in the back of my mind was David saying … Continue reading →

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A mini adventure off the Wish List

Posted on October 26, 2025 by marilyn

CENTRAL WEST, NSW – 26 October 2025 We were out in the Lithgow/Oberon area for the MSS 60th Anniversary Celebration for the weekend.  On Saturday we checked out the Lost City ½ day walk, so I thought “why waste a … Continue reading →

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Suppose you’ve been wondering where I’ve been???

Posted on October 25, 2025 by marilyn

NEWNES PLATEAU – 25 October 2026 Yes, it’s been a while since I last posted, August 10 in fact, but I’m baaack!!!  Had a bit of a fall whilst doing some SRT training back in at the end of August … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Rain – Plans A, B, C & D

Posted on August 10, 2025 by marilyn

GOULBURN RIVER NP – 9-10 August 2025 After almost a week of rain (and more forecast up and down the coast), Trish M and I decided that the walk I’d planned in the Mangrove Creek area (Plan A) wasn’t an … Continue reading →

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Caving in the Wilderness

Posted on July 11, 2025 by marilyn

FAR NORTH-WEST WESTERN AUSTRALIA – 22 June – 11 July 2025 Caving in such a remote area, in my opinion, is the Last Frontier.  When we find a new cave, in the middle of no-where, it is almost guaranteed that … Continue reading →

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