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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →