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Undaunted Buswalkers in the Mist

Posted on December 31, 2023 by marilyn

MOUNT WILSON – 31 December 2023 On the third night of our Canyoning Extravaganza, the predicted rain set in at Mount Wilson.  When we woke next morning, the campground was shrouded in mist with a steady drizzle.  Our planned departure … Continue reading →

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A little gem – exceeding all our wildest expectations

Posted on December 29, 2023 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 29 December 2023 Some time ago, when walking down a creek, John G and I spotted a side creek with a waterfall.  We agreed that it was definitely worth exploring, so I put it on my … Continue reading →

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The MSS Canyoning Extravaganza

Posted on December 28, 2023 by marilyn

MOUNT WILSON, 27 – 31 December 2023 Steph, who I caved with on the Nullarbor, was coming up from Victoria to visit MSS member Liz, and they asked if we could do some canyoning while Steph was here.  Initially it … Continue reading →

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I should rent myself out as a rain-maker

Posted on November 30, 2023 by marilyn

NSW SOUTH COAST – 25 – 30 November 2023 Pretty much every multi day trip I’ve been on in the past year we’ve had a massive rain event, and this trip was no exception … more about that later.  Driving … Continue reading →

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In search of the elusive Giant Pink Slug

Posted on November 19, 2023 by marilyn

MOUNT KAPUTAR NP – 15-19 November 2023 At 20cm long, and a fluro pink, this slug should have been easy to spot.  I didn’t know about it before I went to this National Park, but once you get there “Pinky” … Continue reading →

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