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LOOMING THROUGH THE MIST

Posted on August 31, 2021 by cpickvance

8 Jun 2021.  Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Mountain. Tasmania.

“What would our twenty-something selves think of our fifty year old selves?” I wondered out loud. 

We walked this track on our honeymoon, Continue reading →

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LET’S DO FIFTEEN

Posted on August 9, 2021 by cpickvance

6 Jun 2021. Cradle Valley Boardwalk, Tasmania. 

It’s a long run day. Especially after Fish’n chips and beer yesterday! That was carb loading at its best! So today, we run! Continue reading →

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ENCHANTED FOREST

Posted on August 6, 2021 by cpickvance

5 Jun 2021. Enchanted Forest Walk,  Cradle Mountain. Tasmania  

Yesterday

“It’s snowing” he whispered. My mind surfaced and I opened my eyes. Blinking into the morning light, my eyes found the window to see Continue reading →

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TANTALISING GLIMPSES

Posted on July 30, 2021 by cpickvance

3 Jun 2021. Marion’s Lookout, Cradle Mountain. Tasmania.

It was our first day back at Cradle Mountain (finally!) and we were determined to go for a hike regardless of the weather. It’s winter so we’re prepared for anything and hoping for Continue reading →

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BIRTHDAY BEACH RIDE

Posted on July 25, 2021 by cpickvance

01 June 2021. Ocean Beach, Strahan. Tasmania 

We celebrated my birthday today. Our birthdays being two weeks apart, we agreed that there was no need for presents. Let’s face it, everyday is a birthday Continue reading →

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THE ELUSIVE THYLACINE

Posted on July 23, 2021 by cpickvance

30 May 2021.  Ocean Beach, Strahan. Tasmania. 

“She’s a beast!” Chuckled David. We’d parked next to the only other car at the beach, a Jeep Cherokee, and were standing in front of them both. Admiring. Continue reading →

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SILVER CLOUDS, GOLDEN LIGHT

Posted on July 17, 2021 by cpickvance

29 May 2021

In the mood for a creative day, we packed our watercolour sketching kit, jumped aboard Kenny and drove out to Macquarie Heads, where the Gordon River meets the Continue reading →

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RIDING OCEAN BEACH

Posted on July 17, 2021 by cpickvance

28 May 2021 

Today we’re celebrating 29 years since our first date! What better way to celebrate than by exploring Strahan’s Ocean Beach on the bikes. The weather looked Continue reading →

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TO THE WESTERN WILDS

Posted on July 16, 2021 by cpickvance

26 May 2021. Western Tasmania

With an air of excitement, we loaded the car, waved good-bye to the trio of chickens and set a course for the Western Wilds. First stop: Lake St Clair Continue reading →

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YOUSE FROM OUSE?

Posted on July 9, 2021 by cpickvance

Dragging ourselves away from Beaupre Farm, we reminded ourselves that we always feel like this. A mix of disappointed to be leaving a place, combined with the excitement of discovering Continue reading →

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