TOWERING GUMS, TANGLED TRUNKS

Posted on July 1, 2021 by cpickvance

23 May 2021. Mount Field National Park

“What are we doing about exercise today?” His raised eyebrows telling me he was keen to get moving.

“How does an epic adventure day sound?” I wiggled my eyebrows at his eyebrows. Continue reading →

CYGNET: RIVER MEETS BAY

Posted on June 29, 2021 by cpickvance

8-18 May 2021. Cygnet, Tasmania.

We timed our route from the Tasman Peninsula to the Huon Valley, so that we passed through Hobart in time to visit the only art supplies store in town. It was a narrow window: Continue reading →

CAPE HAUY: RUNNING TO EXPLORE

Posted on June 9, 2021 by cpickvance

6 May 2021. Cape Hauy, Tasmania.

“10k, we can do this!”

“Are we running the whole way?” Dave asked

“Well, not up the stairs.” And there was going to be a lot of stairs. Continue reading →

STAGGERING SEA CLIFFS

Posted on June 7, 2021 by cpickvance

4 May 2021. Cape Raoul, Tasmania.

What do we love about the wilderness? The isolation. The undisturbed quiet. To be completely immersed in an environment, Continue reading →

COLES BAY TO STEWARTS BAY

Posted on June 6, 2021 by cpickvance

1 – 8 May 2021

“Oh look! Devils Corner! Pull in Dave!” Yes, it was 11am in the morning but the sign said there was a café at the cellar door. Continue reading →

BAY OF FIRES TO COLES BAY

Posted on June 4, 2021 by cpickvance

24 Apr – 1 May 2021

There is a new 44km cross-country (CX) mountain bike trail from Blue Tier Forest down to the Bay of Fires: ‘Mountains to the Sea”. Another reason to return. Continue reading →

BEAUTIFUL BLUE VIEW

Posted on May 29, 2021 by cpickvance

29 Apr 2021

“We could be in Greece!” The sweeping view reminded me of a landscape I’ve never seen. As I imagine the Greek Islands might be like, minus the Continue reading →

AN IMPOSSIBLY GOOD MOOD

Posted on May 28, 2021 by cpickvance

26 Apr 2021

‘The mozzies are bad.’ Announced the handwritten sign at the trailhead. ‘Cover up and use insect repellent. Ross River Fever has been detected in mosquitoes in SE Tasmania. Continue reading →

DERBY DAYS

Posted on May 27, 2021 by cpickvance

18-24 Apr 2021

Arriving in Derby filled me with mixed emotions. Excited and a bit nervous. We’re here for the same reason most people come: for the mountain biking trails. Continue reading →

PEDALS, PINTS, PIZZA, & PAINTING

Posted on May 19, 2021 by cpickvance

21 + 22 Apr 2021

“Ready?”

“As I’ll ever be. Let’s go!” I said plating my foot on the pedal, pushing off and a crunching down Continue reading →

Carol & Dave

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