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I made a table….

But first the back-story… back in 1985, severe drought conditions dropped the Gordon River Dam water levels low enough to expose the Huon Pine trees that had been flooded when the 140m high Dam was built in 1974. Dad obtained a permit to collect some of this exotic timber and took 9-year-old me and myContinue reading “I made a table….”

Yuraygir Coastal Walk

65km (Garmin said 75km?) from Angourie to Red Rock over 4 days. This was one of those ‘insta’ vs reality experiences. I imagined us strolling along the picturesque coastline, wearing my swimmers ready to take a dip at every rest-break and sipping hot chocolate in my sleeping bag while watching the sunrise. The 4 riverContinue reading “Yuraygir Coastal Walk”

Kokoda Track – ‘Lest we forget’

A rigorous thought-provoking adventure through the muddy jungle of Papua New Guinea. Whatever your reasons for visiting, whether it be the physical challenge, historical connection, or self-reflection, the more you immerse yourself in the Kokoda Track the more you will gain from it. My porter Loxie became my personal guide, not just carrying some ofContinue reading “Kokoda Track – ‘Lest we forget’”

The Big Dance

Ironman World Championship Kona, Hawaii – 10th October 2023 The small airport terminal at Kona was buzzing as athletes sporting an array of Ironman backpacks sighed with relief as their bikes appeared on the conveyor belt. It was surreal to believe I was here for the same event. The excitement of pre-race activities continued toContinue reading “The Big Dance”

Trust the Process

So it’s been 2 ½ years since I got my new diamond-like PyroTITAN Humeral implant (diamonds are a girl’s best friend after all!!) I’d be lying if I said it was an easy journey but it was definitely worth the initial pain for the end result. Given the number of surgeries I’ve endured, I shouldContinue reading “Trust the Process”

I’m going to Kona

If your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough! The first Ironman triathlon was in Hawaii in 1978, it started out as a debate about who was the fittest athlete out of swimmers, cyclists, and runners so they decided to put together three local endurance events “SWIM 2.4 MILES! BIKE 112 MILES! RUN 26.2Continue reading “I’m going to Kona”

Frenchman’s Cap

The trail to Frenchmans Cap (1,446m) is a maze of tree roots, duckboard, enchanted forests, tree staircases and jagged rocks. There are lake views a plenty and two well-kept mountain huts for refuge from the weather. The quartzite rock peaks are intimidating and awe-inspiring simultaneously. A return trip of 46km doesn’t sound that daunting andContinue reading “Frenchman’s Cap”

Light to Light Walk

Ole Benjamin Boyd fancied himself to be an entrepreneur, he built a tower and planned a city (and did some other dodgy stuff)… but it all went a bit pear shaped and he had to bail out. The tower still remains and was our starting point of the Light to Light walk. This is aContinue reading “Light to Light Walk”

School Drop Out

I’m almost embarrassed to say it but I’m a school teacher. Nothing embarrassing about that you say.. But for me it is just a little ironic that i spend my days telling kiddies how important it is to study, when I totally ballsed up my own skooln. And here’s the thing, I suffer serious imposter syndrome,Continue reading “School Drop Out “

jobs for the boys

Way before it was a ‘thing’, I was a female working in a male dominated environment. I worked hard because I wanted to be there and I had to prove that I wasn’t there just for the attention. And it did get some attention, I declined radio interviews and other gigs as much as possible,Continue reading “jobs for the boys”