Monthly:June 2024
Redledge Pass To Rockpile Pass 11 June 2024 After some heavy rains in May, the Blue Mountains experienced several landslides, one of which to the west of Redledge Pass. We decided to check out the area and redo the walk we did two months ago. The winds on Narrow Neck were cold and strong. We had decided that we would abort if the ledge was windy and gusty: it turned out to be sheltered for the most part!After checking the […]
A Sydney Wander Before The Rain 6 June 2024 The rain was scheduled for noon so I went on a photographic wander while indulging in some retail therapy as well! On the list were Forgotten Songs, Barangaroo and Barangaroo Reserve. A surprise awaited me at Walsh Bay with the 2024 Sydney Sculpture Exhibition. I then made my way back to Circular Quay as the rain started!
2024 Vivid Sydney 5 June 2024 A trip to the Big Smoke! My other half had work to do in Sydney so I went along. Vivid Sydney was in full swing so I had a wander in Circular Quay. The last time I saw a Vivid festival was in 2012 and 2013: 2012 had been great, 2013 less so as the novelty had worn off! Fast forward eleven years and many changes have happened! The installations have spilled to neighbouring […]
2024 Remote Area Navigation Course DAY 2 WRITE UP 2 June 2024 On day 02 the participants were split in smaller groups and rotated through several stations: map reading/navigation, dry firefighting, RAFT trailer, first aid and helicopter operations. In spite of the poor weather, a great weekend!
Operate In Remote Environments DAY 1 WRITE 1 June 2024 The weather was not great but the participants were ready for a weekend of bushcraft and navigation in Nowra. The terrain was not challenging but the vegetation in some area was: swamps, fallen timber and long grasses… Everybody soldiered on…
