Author Archives: marilyn

How much abuse can one cave take?

Posted on April 30, 2026 by marilyn

MT ETNA, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – 20-30 April 2026 As a general rule, a person who’s never caved before doesn’t wake up one morning and think “I’m going to go caving” and off they go.  You’re usually introduced to caving by … Continue reading →

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My walks are getting shorter and shorter

Posted on April 30, 2026 by marilyn

MT ETNA, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – 20-30 April 2026 We had organised a “day off” for Monday (and a day trip over to Great Keppel Island), and then we heard that everyone was going to have a day off on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Johansen’s Cave – not all doom and gloom

Posted on April 30, 2026 by marilyn

MT ETNA, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – 20-30 April 2026 It wasn’t all graffiti removal in Johansen’s for me, I did get to look around, and Garry sent me some photos so I could see where I didn’t go and others that … Continue reading →

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Finally, the pinnacle of our trip The (12) Apostles

Posted on March 31, 2026 by marilyn

GREAT OCEAN WALK – 31 March 2026 For those of you wondering if Peter and I could manage six nights with only 1 x 2l of cask wine.  You’ll be pleased to know that we managed just fine.  Confirmation that … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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