RJT's Guestbook

Challenges and rewards
Gosh darn it you've got to learn to read the brochure! Deciding to take an adventurous walk and ending up on one and saying oh shit are two different things. You crack me up. We admire your tenacity. I can't imagine how miserable you were with your allergy to the grass. How awful. You've seen some amazing country. I'm thinking your next trip should be a little cozy or maybe a nice relaxing beach with no exotic grasses. Your stamina is amazing. It does look beautiful.

Impressive
You never cease to amaze me Rachael...not aiming for casual strolls...only hard slogs will do. Your allergy to Buffel Grass inflaming your legs was clearly a downer...but you never aimed to make it a stroll in the park. Is that allergy familiar to the organizers or medicos?

Camel Safari.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and looking at all the photos.

I think you may be becoming an aussie Rachel
I love your staycations as much as I love your foreign lands blogs. I admire you - camels are not the most comfortable things to ride. Am certainly going to drop into Mr Micks if I am ever out that way.

What an adventure, and not a snake in sight?!
I was with you until you started talking about bush toilets...but I can see how a drop toilet is luxury compared to no toilet :)

Wonderful trip
Nice blog. How was the Larapinta trail? I'm just back from a lovely night in Hawkes Bay with Yvonne. We went up for a lunch at Woodford for Dame Kate Harcourt. Nice to go back to school, can't remember when I was last there. We also had dinner at Elephant Hill, took in the Famer's Market in Hastings (fabulous) and drove up Te Mata Peak. Lovely night away and I'd forgotten how gorgeous it is in the Bay.

Luxury
A long-drop toilet? Oh my you've changed. :) ha. Sounds perfect and better than beating the bushes. What an adventure. I don't think I'd sign up for 3 days on a camel. Glad you had fun.

Wow is right!
I lived in Tassie for seven years, yet didn't make it to Mt William NP. Clearly I need to go back sometime.... great photos, and nice touches of humour.

Just beautiful
So glad your leg held up for the four days. The walk and post-walk pampering sounds amazing, I think you've 'convinced' me to do it :)

The secret
Oz's best kept secret...Tasmania...stunning one day...and everyday. Mt William NP to Bay of Fires...those that have been there agree with your superlatives. Another RJT winning sojourn.

Bay of Fires
This walk looks truly amazing - although the tiger snake was probably a bit close for comfit - you didn't make any mention of it except for the photo. Tasmania is certainly worth while a visit

Glamping!
As an ex-backpacker, I must say this sounds infinitely more attractive! Facials and wine tasting, set-up cabanas and 3-course meals sound so much better than ramen noodles and carrying a tent. What a fantastic experience and a life-style to aspire to. You work full time--you deserved this!