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Hiking Fiasco
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Stories of successful hikes and epic failures in the Australian outdoors.
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The Pinnacles, Grampians
Ignore this for now. I'll explain it later. Batten down the hatches. I'm back. Then again, I didn't really go away. Yeah, as you can see I went up to the... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Yankee Creek, Blackwood. Victoria.
'Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.' How do you like the quote above? A pretty dramatic opening? I hope you like it, as it took me five... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Castlemaine to Vaughan Mineral Springs, Victoria. January 2015.
I've been attempting to write this post a few times, but every time I sit down to do it, I end up giving up, as it's a bit too complex for a standard entry.... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
The Refuse Ramble to Hunts Dam, Hepburn Springs
Hunts Dam, Daylesford I'll warn you now. What follows is a mixed bag, due to all sorts of reasons. You might think it's all beer and skittles over at Fiasco... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Among the Clouds, Mt Macedon, Victoria. June 2015.
Are you aware of my half-baked blogging system? Essentially, every time I mention what the next post will be, I end up changing my mind about 0.8 seconds... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Creswick Forest, Victoria.
The autumn leaves of Creswick Have I worn out my welcome yet? No posts for six months and then suddenly I'm churning them out once a week. It's seems to be all... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Golden Gullies, Vaughan Mineral Springs
Chewed up in Chewton Can I start off with a disclaimer? This post is being tossed together with no care whatsoever, as I've been behind the eight ball this week. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Werribee Gorge Circuit and the Centenary Walk. Victoria.
Junction Pool, Werribee Gorge Do you remember my last post? How I said I was going to write three non-walking entries in a row? I've changed my mind. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Home Renovations 101, May 2015.
Need a tradesman? Get these. As you know, I've returned to blogging and my last post gave a brief overview concerning mental fragility, medication and... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Six Months in a Day.
Where was I? Oh yeah, as you know, I've been away for the past six months. I must admit, sitting down again to write is more of a struggle than I anticipated. Read more
Posted on 22 May 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
It's New. It's Shiny. It Almost Works. May 2015.
Do you remember my last post, which was written on New Year's Eve? Did you have a good night? I also said I'll see you in 2015. If you check the calendar on you... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Under Moonlight, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully.
Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying. - Jean Cocteau Finally, it's the last day of the year and time... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Breaching Whale, Wilderness Coast, Victoria.
I can't say I've seen this on a hike before and maybe never will again. Whilst wandering on the coast near the Victorian and NSW border, this breaching whale wa... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Pacific Black Ducks, Albert Park Lake
Quite often after work I'd go for a walk around Albert Park Lake and always there are a multitude of birds on display. Sometimes I carry a camera, as I've... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Blackwood Spring, Blackwood
As I strolled over this small footbridge spanning the Lerderderg River, I noted how the overhanging trees caused deep shadows on the other side. It gave a... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Abandoned Bradmill Factory, Yarraville
This factory was called the Bradmill Cotton Mills when it first opened in 1927. Since closing in 2007 it's deteriorated a fair bit. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Viewing Rock, McIvor Range, Heathcote
I do get easily confused. I'd read about the Viewing Rock on McIvor Range, which gives an elevated view across Heathcote. I'm not sure what I was thinking, but ... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Polariser Blue
If you've been visiting this blog for a while, you would have read about the freestyle, polariser filter abuse on my camera. Little do you know, but I haven't... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Overgrown, West of Melbourne
On April 15, 2014 there was a lunar eclipse. Now, what has this photo got to do with it? Let me explain. In Victoria, the eclipse was forecast to occur not... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Coliban Channel, Mandurang
I must admit, I've always had a soft spot for Salvador Dali and his melting clocks. I guess this is natures equivalent. Here's a folded leaf within Coliban... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK