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March 5th 2008
Published: March 23rd 2008
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In the Words of Prince Humperdink: Skip to the End I apologise in advance for this journal is nothing of the sort. Consider it more along the lines of me trying to get some thoughts out of my head and onto paper (albeit the electronic kind). For those of you who are actually interested in what I did while in the USA I have included a short description towards the end along with some decent photos... Read Full Entry



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Hiking into the WildernessHiking into the Wilderness
Hiking into the Wilderness

Marjie and Jim head out along a hiking trail.
Marjie in the SnowMarjie in the Snow
Marjie in the Snow

She really loves hiking in the snow. I do too now.
Where We Hiked ToWhere We Hiked To
Where We Hiked To

It wasn't a particularly long hike, but the waterfall at the end was still wonderful.
Bridge of DoomBridge of Doom
Bridge of Doom

So named because I tried to make snowballs and nearly froze my fingers off.
On Top of a Very Small VolcanoOn Top of a Very Small Volcano
On Top of a Very Small Volcano

Very close to Marjie's parent's house, and within the city of Portland, stands a very short extinct volcano which we drove up one night with the whole family. The view over Portland at night-time was spectacular, unfortunately I have no photos to prove it.
The "Beach"The "Beach"
The "Beach"

No sand, hardly any surf, and you'd have to be mad to swim here, but it was still great to wander along.
Marjie Getting Ready to Find ThingsMarjie Getting Ready to Find Things
Marjie Getting Ready to Find Things

Marjie was really good at finding odd little animals living among the rocks and pools of water. I, on the other hand, was completely hopeless.
Ahh! What is It?Ahh! What is It?
Ahh! What is It?

Life that can withstand the Northwestern weather. Clearly not from Australia.
More of the CoastMore of the Coast
More of the Coast

This part reminded me of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria quite a bit.
Looking SouthLooking South
Looking South

Towards warmer (slightly) weather.
Shipwreck!Shipwreck!
Shipwreck!

And old wreck stuck in the beach which we explored late in the day.
Bow of the WreckBow of the Wreck
Bow of the Wreck

Haunting isn't it?
Dunes by the ShoreDunes by the Shore
Dunes by the Shore

I liked these sand dunes, they reminded me of an old movie that I used to like.



23rd March 2008

Autumn
".... was completely out of the question during Autumn in that part of the world" I thought it was closer to Spring?

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