Author Archives: marilyn

The Hunter Valley has nothing compared to Pico Island

Posted on September 23, 2026 by marilyn

FAIAL & PICO ISLANDS, AZORES – 22-23 September 2026 After 4 days on Sao Miguel, we were ready to hit the ground running with 2 days on Faial & Pico Islands.  The trip theme (things not going to plan) continued … Continue reading →

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We’re going where???

Posted on September 21, 2026 by marilyn

SAO MIGUEL, AZORES – 18 – 21 September 2026 This is the start of what will be 10 days in the Azores. The archipelago consists of nine islands out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and they are part … Continue reading →

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35 hours – what was I thinking!

Posted on September 18, 2026 by marilyn

SYDNEY – PORTUGAL – 14/9/26 – 18/9/26 20 years ago, possibly whilst drinking copious quantities of red wind, I recall talking to Christine (although she denies this) about going to Portugal for 6 months once we retired.  I had visions … Continue reading →

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Heaton’s Cliffs – Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2026 by marilyn

HEATON STATE FOREST – 5th September 2026 Last May, Trish M and I went on an adventure looking for access to a couple of cliffs.  We didn’t get to the bottom of the cliffs and vowed that we would return.  … Continue reading →

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“Don’t worry, you’ll be fine!”

Posted on August 25, 2026 by marilyn

CAVING, NSW – 25 August 2026 For the past few years, I’ve been part of a group of experienced cavers (in no way am I that experienced) who advise on a specific cave area.  After our last meeting, we were … Continue reading →

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