All in a day's walk - Shane A

Walking is a great way to see the countryside. Our short adventure was a very good experience and one i am glad i chose to participate in.



When we set off i was a little concerned that my inferior fitness levels would see me struggling to keep up but we walked at quite a reasonable pace the whole time because it enabled us to take in the sights also. From beautiful fields so vast and lush to narrow enclosed tracks (well they felt enclosed because of the trees) everything was amazing. We commented at one stage that we needed to have Julia with us because we could just imagine her prancing through the fields singing 'the hills are alive with the sound of music.'



Lunch in a lovely little establishment but to YT's disappointment no beer on this occasion because we still had quite a trek to finish.



Back on the trail and as we walk through another field much the same as any other i spot two horses up ahead. Anyone that knows me would know that horses and i do not get along and so i tried to move to the side to let them pass around us...wouldn't you know it though they started to walk straight at me!!! Having survived this ordeal though we carried on and made it safely back to the car but not before enjoying some of the local sights and an ice cream down by the water where many people were enjoying a spot of row-boating.



An enjoyable time was had by all, even if it did wear YT out (the poor little fella had to have a nap in the car on the way home).



Upon our arrival back at my new hosts (Peter and Angela Ramsden, they are fantastic) i was asked to give a short didgeridoo session to some locals. It was great to share the Aboriginal culture with them and i hope they enjoyed it too. The young people did a great job of being brolgas.

Anyway, almost dinner time. Hi to everyone at home.

Shane (TB1)