Currently reading: Something Wicked This Way Comes - Ray Bradbury I have been back in Tasmania for almost two months now. I am loving this island and all it has to offer. It appears I may have found work, with what looks like a great company. I had my medical today and commence employment on … Continue reading House sitting – meet the animals ๐พ
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Some pictorial highlights from my first month back in Tasmania
Cataract Gorge๏ปฟ Wine tastingHarvest marketCradle Mountain Not bloodGrindlewald Swiss VillageBen LomondHouse sitting for cousin Leith & famTamar WetlandsGlover Prize
The Blueys, Bondi and the coast road south
Current read: The High Mountains of Portugal - Yann Martel. With peach season over, no work on offer at the uni, and my Dad's white cell count running amok, I decided to head south to Tassie to spend time with the fam. I couldn't leave NSW, of course, without visiting the Murphy/Davies clan in the … Continue reading The Blueys, Bondi and the coast road south
Farewell to Peach & Beach Life: The Farm Editionย
My three months of working on the peach farm and living with Rubie and her family at Narrawallee Beach on the NSW South Coast has come to an end. Working six day weeks made it virtually impossible to find time to blog (and in the end, even to hike), but I thought I'd give you … Continue reading Farewell to Peach & Beach Life: The Farm Editionย
Murramarang National Park & Narrawallee Surrounds, South Coast NSW
I've been exploring as much of the local area as I can in my time away from the orchard. There's so much to see; it's a truly beautiful part of the world.Rubie and Bronwyn joined me on my latest adventure, hiking from Merry Beach to Pebbly Beach via Pretty Beach in the Murramarang National Park. … Continue reading Murramarang National Park & Narrawallee Surrounds, South Coast NSW
Narrawallee – Summer of Peaches!
It's been over a month since my last post. I drove south to Narrawallee at the end of November to spend the summer working on a peach farm with my mate Rubie (aka Mountain Goat) who I met on the Appalachian Trail.We've been working six day weeks at the orchard (I'm packing, Rubie's splitting her … Continue reading Narrawallee – Summer of Peaches!
Fairy Bower to Cox’s Cave & Linden Creek via Grose Rd helipad
I did a short walk in Mt Vic this week with my hiking pal Lorraine (who is also one of my thesis supervisors). We started off at Mt Piddington, with views over the Kanimbla Valley.The Fairy Bower circuit departs from this vantage point, descending through a narrow ravine, with beautiful escarpments rising on both sides.The … Continue reading Fairy Bower to Cox’s Cave & Linden Creek via Grose Rd helipad
Sassafras Ridge + Wollangambe Crater via the Centre of the Universe: Blue Mountains NP, NSW
It was another great week for hiking in the Blue Mountains. I also managed a flying visit to the city to catch up with friends before this week's departure for the summer to work on a peach farm on the south coast of NSW.On Tuesday, Peter L and I hiked out to Sassafras Ridge in … Continue reading Sassafras Ridge + Wollangambe Crater via the Centre of the Universe: Blue Mountains NP, NSW
Paradise Pool and Hanging Rock – Blue Mountains NP
It was a perfect day for our Saturday hike to Paradise Pool. It used to be something of a secret spot, requiring local knowledge to locate its whereabouts, but the Blue Mountains City Council have actually put up several signs now. My guess is that local residents grew tired of intrepid hikers finding routes through … Continue reading Paradise Pool and Hanging Rock – Blue Mountains NP
Summit to Sea: Hiking Mount Victoria Falls to Pierce’s Pass & strolling Bondi’s 20th annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition
I've been continuing to hike these beautiful Blue Mountains trails since my return to Australia. I've been enjoying the waterfall circuit across the road from where I live almost daily. I have also revisited some of my favourite walks in Wentworth Falls including the National Pass and the Charles Darwin track, and I did another … Continue reading Summit to Sea: Hiking Mount Victoria Falls to Pierce’s Pass & strolling Bondi’s 20th annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition
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