Author Archives: marilyn

I’ve finally abseiled Kilimanjaro

Posted on July 11, 2016 by marilyn

ABSEILING – BLUE MOUNTAINS – 9 July 2016 I’d known about these abseils for some time but didn’t quite know where they were.  When a trip came up on the calendar for Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club, combining Africa Walls, Kilimanjaro, … Continue reading →

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Kanangra – the only thing missing was snow

Posted on July 4, 2016 by marilyn

KANANGRA – 2 & 3 JULY 2016 It was the birthday weekend for three of the Heaphy Group – all Cancerians, their birthdays fell within 4 days of each other.  We met up at Kanangra Walls on Saturday morning, as Anne … Continue reading →

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Winter Magic – Katoomba

Posted on June 27, 2016 by marilyn

WHORE’S BED CANYON & DEVIL’S HOLE, KATOOMBA – JUNE 25, 2016 A half-day canyon and a longish abseil at Devil’s Hole wouldn’t usually be blog worthy,  but snow the day before at Katoomba and the forecast of near zero temperatures sounded … Continue reading →

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Caving with Bailey and David

Posted on June 20, 2016 by marilyn

JENOLAN CAVES – JUNE 18 & 19, 2016 Bailey has wanted to go caving with me for some time now, so I booked David and Bailey on a MSS trip to Jenolan Caves.  It’s always touch and go when you … Continue reading →

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It’s winter – there aren’t supposed to be snakes around

Posted on June 16, 2016 by marilyn

MOGO AREA – JUNE 12 2016 I didn’t bother to put on gaiters because it was winter, snakes aren’t supposed to be out, at least that’s the urban myth.  I was walking along, luckily looking down and there it was, … Continue reading →

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