Hi Bas! Must be time for a visit - see some of the outback perhaps? It is hard to believe that a decade has passed so quickly from that time we had that Backyard BBQ and footy game. Hope all is well on your side of the world. Take care, Diana
Hi Helen Some were old, some new. It was great to catch up with Amelio, Anthony and Alex and let them meet my new friends. Some were footy guys and some from my class. They all had a great time. Thanks for the well wishes, Dan
multi-blogs Apologies for the blog-email-bonanza. Travel blog had a hiccup and I had to spend time restoring and re-publishing blogs. Arden hills was special - but a 4 wheel drive is a must. Glad to hear you are finding them inspiring. All the best, Diana, Peter and Dan.
best wishes Dan Late birthday greetings Dan. Looks like a great celebration. Couldn't spot a single girl. Guess the guests were mainly your new school friends.
Maximum serenity even without the pylons Phew. I just received seven blog entries in my inbox. A marathon. This one was my favourite. The scenery looks spectacular. Keep the blogs coming. They give us great ideas for walks that are suitable for Samuel and the girls.
Edward
So glad you enjoyed Quorn Hi I am friends of Concepta and John I sometimes help them in the kitchen. I love Quorn and am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Check out my website http://www.outbackjack.info
Hi Patty Glad to hear from you - where are you and Richard at the moment? We were all seriously moved by the view from the top - it really took our breath away. Maximum serenity. A must do.
Wow Hi Quinns - Patty here. Very nice to have a blog update after so long without one. This one's my favourite so far - impressive landscapes!
Keep walking!
P
Hi Vince Great to hear from you Vince - it wasn't going to be our first choice but our friends were very keen to go for a ride. But it was a fabulous and nostalgic adventure - well worth the trip and the money. Diana
Greeting to our friends in the west Hi Ken - yes it was fantasic to be out and about again. This walk was Dan's choice and it is a lovely place to visit. Be warned however, it is not just a walk in the park - there are a few steep sections - but there is so much beauty around, that you hardly notice. Perhaps next time you are in Adelaide we could do a hike? Take care and send my best wishes to Jule, Natalie and Cian! Cheers, Diana
Castle reference Hi Edward - great to hear from you! Both Dan (who hasn't seen the movie, but heard the quote often enough) and Peter ALWAYS cite that line from the Castle whenever we come across a pylon on our walks. It is amazing how your views change - before I always thought of the pylons as a scar on the walk, but now as we are exploring more, they really do become a handy point of reference. Hope you, Jacquie, Sam, Charlotte and Jessica are all well...all the best, Diana
Hi Tiny and Peter Thanks for your note - it is great to get out again after the long dry spell. Glad you are enjoying our stories as much as we enjoy doing them and sharing them. All the ebst, Diana and Dan
Greetings Stephen Thanks for your comment and encouragement - sometimes I do need it :-). Hope your Yurrabilla trail adventures are going well. All the best, Diana
Those photo,s are beautifull it is a pleasure to see all the country so nice and green.I,m looking forward to my next travelblog. it just goes to show Adelaide is a wonderfull place to live in. Thank you.
Hi Calorine, Michael, Jo and Sam Great to hear from you! It seems so long ago now but yes, Easter was good. A lot of driving, but good. We don't see Peter's parents very often - although we talk regularly - so it was particularly good for Dan to get to interact with his Nanna and Poppa. And what better way than being confirned in a small car for several hours together exploring the local surrounds? We are all very well and planning today's walk around the weather - there are a few showers about. Hope all is groovy in your world too - miss you, love Diana
Building character Thanks for your comment Andrea - Yes that was the spin on the whole walk - it was to experience that sometimes, you have to go where you have never been, and despite it being quite dangerous, and you need to be guarded about every step you take, the journey itself will be very worthwhile. Put a bit of a challenge in a young person's life. By the way, we have all recovered now even though struggling through Monday was rather hard.... Thanks again, Diana and Dan
Character building Yes, I do recall that particular 'character building' walk. Nothing like a bit of torture on Mother's Day. It must have been worth it for the Butterflys though, they are gorgeous.
Hi Mark Thanks for your words of encouragement Mark :-)
We did try the trail you were thinking of - it is blogged as "Heysen trail - Sixth creek Hill climb" and it is probably the steepest of the walks we have ever done. Dare you to try it ...
Great Walk! Hi Guys,
A friend and I just completed this walk today and it really is a cracker! We have done this once before but took a different route and we will definitely be back. Next time we might start the walk a little further back up Valley Road - that looks quite interesting as there is a Heysen Trial marker there too.
Really like your website - excellent job. I have been looking on the net for SA walks for a while now and your site is the best without actually buying a book. Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Mark
About us
We are a family who use our Sundays to discover, explore and enjoy the serenity of the world around us while getting some exercise.
We live in Semaphore, a beach-side suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Although Adelaide and it's suburbs are quite flat, there is a range of hills that run North-South that provide for many interesting walks.
Here are some quotes that say some of what it means to us to go out bush walking.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
- John Muir
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Diana
Hi Bas!
Must be time for a visit - see some of the outback perhaps? It is hard to believe that a decade has passed so quickly from that time we had that Backyard BBQ and footy game. Hope all is well on your side of the world. Take care, Diana