Author Archives: marilyn

Exploratory Canyoning in Brass Monkey weather!

Posted on June 14, 2021 by marilyn

NORTHERN WOLLEMI NP – 12 – 14 June 2021 This trip had been planned for a couple of months but then a “cold snap” headed in from down south and the temperatures plummeted! There were only four of us going, … Continue reading →

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Whale watching with the Family

Posted on June 6, 2021 by marilyn

SEAL ROCKS, NSW – 4 – 6 June 2021 Following on from our great family get-away a year ago down on the South Coast, I decided that this year we’d go North, and the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at Seal Rocks … Continue reading →

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Getting back on the horse

Posted on May 30, 2021 by marilyn

MALAITA WALLS – 30 May 2021 Since my fall back in April (although I was on firm ground when I fell), I’d only abseiled once and that was a little daunting despite being only 10m!  However, Johan had invited me … Continue reading →

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Audrey’s first overnight walk

Posted on May 23, 2021 by marilyn

WATAGANS NP – 22-23 May 2021 Before James (Jimmy) had children, he would often come away with me for an overnight walk – usually on Mother’s Day or my Birthday.  This year, for my birthday, he offered to come away … Continue reading →

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I was having such a wonderful time!

Posted on April 20, 2021 by marilyn

WOLLANGAMBE WILDERNESS – 17 – 20 April 2021 In the week before this trip started, I’d told my kids and a couple of other people (who’d often queried whether or not I should be doing such epic expeditions) that this … Continue reading →

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