Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Historic Bendigo - our two day holiday
We have just returned from a very enjoyable two day visit to Bendigo in Central Victoria. Using bus and train got us there by midmorning, so we walked (with packs on our backs) admiring the old buildings and the Deborah Mine. We were lucky enough to find that the Archibald Portait exhibition was visiting the Bendigo Art Gallery, so more than an hour was spent there. The YHA backpackers is quite central and inexpensive so that was where we stayed the night. Here are som pictures
Friday, June 5, 2009
Photos from our walking holiday in Spain
Passing through quaint old villages
On the outskirts of Santiago
Walking through eucalyptus forest. Like being at home.
Another village with narrow streets and a church
One of the old hospitals used by the early pilgrimsWednesday, June 3, 2009
About Us
We think that it might be a good idea to give the answer to the question that we are asked the most. That question is "Why do you keep on walking now that you are both aged in your seventies?"
We are fortunate that we both have good health. Not entirely fortunate, because we have always believed in eating good food and exercising as much as possible. We eat a lot of vegetables, small portions of lean meat and fat reduced products like skim milk. We only use the car to travel to places which are too far to reach on foot. We believe that a 30 minute walk is so much better for you than a 5 minute drive. When we were both working, one of us was able to ride a bike to work, the distance being about 4km. So 8km. a day, 5 days a week was a pretty good start to keeping weight under control and giving the heart and lungs a good work out. Most Sundays we would go for a long bike ride together - not rushing, but slow enough to let us enjoy the scenery.
There was a time when we were both into jogging, but we found that this was leading to problems with our knees.
There are many places in the world which hold a fascination for us and taking walking holidays is, we believe, one of the best ways of seeing the world and meeting its people. So, instead of answering the question, why do we walk, we are inclined to turn it around and say, WHY SHOULD WE STOP.
We are fortunate that we both have good health. Not entirely fortunate, because we have always believed in eating good food and exercising as much as possible. We eat a lot of vegetables, small portions of lean meat and fat reduced products like skim milk. We only use the car to travel to places which are too far to reach on foot. We believe that a 30 minute walk is so much better for you than a 5 minute drive. When we were both working, one of us was able to ride a bike to work, the distance being about 4km. So 8km. a day, 5 days a week was a pretty good start to keeping weight under control and giving the heart and lungs a good work out. Most Sundays we would go for a long bike ride together - not rushing, but slow enough to let us enjoy the scenery.
There was a time when we were both into jogging, but we found that this was leading to problems with our knees.
There are many places in the world which hold a fascination for us and taking walking holidays is, we believe, one of the best ways of seeing the world and meeting its people. So, instead of answering the question, why do we walk, we are inclined to turn it around and say, WHY SHOULD WE STOP.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Australian Pictures
Our son Alex was with us on Hinchinbrook Island, Queensland. 
Kangaroo on Maria Island, Tasmania
Beth and daughter-in-law Fay in the Victorian Alps
Snake crossing our path in Western Australia+184.jpg)
Beth in the Purnululu National Park,Northern Territory
With 3 other Geelong Bushwalking members, Lerderderg Gorge, Victoria
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