Baby boomers & war babies.
- Start date: 27 April 2003
- Age When Completed: 61
- Direction Walked: Sectional
- Others in Group:
Sue Hansen.
General Comments
Our idea for this adventure came after reading Bryson’s “Walk in the Woods”. Originally planned to to take 5 years at about 200kms per year. However knee problems saw a knee replacement in 2007 (no walking that year) and the 2nd one came in Jan 2008. Then Sue’s husband had a major car accident in May 08 - so finally it took 7 years, 1 month and 2 days.. We could not have done this without the husbands’ providing support with drop off and pick ups.
Food/Supplies Comments
Because we only ever camped for 4 to 5 days, we were not needing to re-stock on the way.
Favourite Section
Anywhere through the forests - loved the tall timbers
Highlights
Arriving at the shelters for a rest and recharge. Meeting other walkers from everywhere. The amazing wildflowers - I now own several plant identification books.Finally waking up in the forest. Early morning magic.
Personal Reactions
Loved all of it. Some section were very challenging. I had knee problems which built up over the years, finally needing two replacements.
Wildlife
Heaps of roos, emus and birdlife - especially black cockatoos and eagles in the northern section and little wrens and snakes in the southern section.
Your Best Equipment
My sticks and the guide books.
Your Worst Equipment
Original boots, I eventually bought a size larger.
Advice for Others
Get started. Do what you can when you can. Once you’re hooked the goal becomes the motivation - just keep going till you’ve done it all - no matter how long it takes. It will still be there when you get back to it. Make the time.