Dragging myself to bed far later than I should.
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Reading
I was always an avid reader. Important is the word was – when the pandemic hit and we all went into lockdown I found that reading suddenly was not something I could go to to settle me.
Continue reading “Reading”Virtual Barrier: the Whitsundays
Just as I approach the 40% milestone (and another tree planted) I (virtually) make it to the Whitsunday islands.



The email postcard starts off by telling me:
Hamilton Island is located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. Imagine swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, and easily accessible coral reefs. The Traditional Owners of the Whitsundays were the Ngaro people. In the mid-1800s, Europeans settled in the region as sugarcane farmers, graziers, and loggers. By the late 20th century Hamilton Island was turned into a tourist destination. Privately owned, only a third of the island is developed. The rest remains in its pristine, natural condition.
Plus it looks absolutely breathtaking.
I continue to make progress on this one, a little each day. 1317 miles feels insurmountable and yet I’m chipping away at it, more than 550 miles already completed.
Wishing you progress on your projects as well!
Updates
My bank still can’t seem to figure out how to remove ALL the interest they charged me for being late when in fact I paid on time but they took 8 business days to process my check.
Continue reading “Updates”Travels Revisited: Canadian Rockies
It was late in the season to be visiting the Canadian Rockies. In a few weeks, ski season would begin – but October was sort of the shoulder.
Continue reading “Travels Revisited: Canadian Rockies”Virtual PNG: Kokoda Trail
Once I finished Easter Island I immediately started the Conqueror’s Kokoda Trail, in Papua New Guinea.
Continue reading “Virtual PNG: Kokoda Trail”Girls night
Second Beautiful Niece came over for a sleep over.
Continue reading “Girls night”Too much – and just right
On Jan 12 I had a lot of things happening.
Continue reading “Too much – and just right”Virtual Easter Island
I’m putting my walked distances toward this short virtual challenge from the Conqueror,
Continue reading “Virtual Easter Island”TLR: Still a thing
I don’t mention this one much any more. There’s no borders left to cross on The Longest Route and I started this challenge back before Russia attacked Ukraine. So virtually trekking Russia (which is all I have left of it) seems like a weird choice now.
Continue reading “TLR: Still a thing”