On the Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island
If you live in North Queensland, a visit to Hinchinbrook Island is a must. If you are physically able, walking … Continue reading On the Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island
Tag: Hiking
King’s Canyon Rim Walk, Watarrka National Park
There is something about a canyon I find hard to resist. Life clings to little cracks and ledges often defying … Continue reading King’s Canyon Rim Walk, Watarrka National Park
On track
“You’ll need to do these for when you’re back walking hills.” I was internally doing fist-pumps at that statement, whilst … Continue reading On track
Wet season meditations
It has been raining today. Not the light little spits we have been getting during this failed wet season, where it’s only enough to colour the grass and increase the steaminess when the sun comes out again. No, today was proper rain. Continue reading Wet season meditations
The Inca Trail – the start of things
When I was a child, my grandmother was a constant traveller. She would go off to distant lands and have adventures, … Continue reading The Inca Trail – the start of things
Piccaninny Gorge, Purnululu National Park
There is nothing like walking into a landscape and spending the night. The slow arrival on foot gives time to … Continue reading Piccaninny Gorge, Purnululu National Park
Treatment commences
It has been a week since my first knee treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma injections. The news about my patellar … Continue reading Treatment commences
Mt Bartle Frere – Western Ascent
This is the trip that first gave me aching knees, so it seems appropriate that it be the first track I discuss here. I’ve been up the mountain three times in all, and each time left me with a lingering physical reminder that I am an all too breakable human. Continue reading Mt Bartle Frere – Western Ascent
