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March 24, 2022
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War Memorial
October 16, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
This is the first visit to the war memorial in over 30 years.
It is a magnificent place steeped in tradition, recognition and the glory and futility of war.
The memorial is being extended to almost double its existing size to house more battlefield history especially in more recent times.
The attention to detail of each exhibit especially the dioramas are so impressive that you feel you are almost in battle yourself.
When you visit the reflection pool you realize just how many wars Australia has participated in…something that I hope will stop now as more modern remote controlled missile systems remove the need for boots on the ground and identifies a changing of the guard in relation to thinking about modern day battles.
Good to visit the war museum to realize the honor and prestige the National Wartime museum represents to the great contingent of soldiers who served and died to keep Australia free.Read more
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Fish Creek Hotel
March 24, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Great little country pub with a fish sculpture on the roof.
Had a great pub meal and it was refreshing to spend time in a space that was simple and basic. Community shower area…
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Day 1
March 24, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
This is the first day of the walk which is why I am smiling.
The weather was ideal for bushwalking and stayed that way the whole time which was fantastic.
In hindsight whilst I was happy with the achievement of walking to the lighthouse, walking 24 kms with a 20-22kg pack was more than I enjoyed. In this situation 10-12kms a day is what I would enjoy most.Read more
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First Day - 24 kms with Pack
March 24, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Well this is such a beautiful part of Victoria and so lucky that it has been protected fro the future.
Having not walked further than 10-12 kms for a long time this was definitely a wake up call.
Fitness is very specific and a 20kg pack is actually quite heavy.
Nevertheless we saw some beautiful scenery and were in the company of two close friends who always make for enjoyable conversation.
The walk was from Mt Oberon cat park to the lighthouse…Read more
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Lighthouse
March 24, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
This was the second leg after lunch and a swim in quite cold water and very refreshing nonetheless.
My back and my feet were starting to complain at this point as we had covered about 15kms and the next section was the most challenging with the track being quite overgrown in parts and quite a steep incline…I should have swum to the lighthouse 😂😂Read more
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Lighthouse Part 2
March 24, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The last part of the walk to the lighthouse was very steep and for some part of it I walked backwards.
The lighthouse has been tastefully restored by Parks Victoria and can comfortably accommodate up to 20 hikers in different huts.
On the way in there are some amazing rock formations one appropriately called skull rock which has been formed into a unique shape by the winds and airborne salt over millions of years.Read more
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Walk Out - 18kms
March 24, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Great scenery around the coast and feet very sore 😒.
String sense of achievement at the end even if I surrendered my pack over the last 2kms which was a big concession for me and my healthy ego 🤪
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Last Bit…
March 25, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The final walk was uphill for about three kms which was a bummer after walking for 40kms over 2 days.
Note to self when Jen asks me if I want to go on a bush walk listen carefully to the distance and the time allowance.Read more
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Trip end
March 25, 2022