Exploring Forests of Errinundra – Wisdom of the Ancient

On a Summer’s day late afternoon I drove the Land Rover Discovery 4 out for an exploration of this magnificent area and stopped along the way to discover the walking trails available. An opportunity to immerse in an ancient world.

The Errinundra National Park Forest in far East Gippsland, in Victoria, Australia protects the state’s largest remaining stand of cool-temperate rainforest and ancient, tall eucalypt forests. The park represents a significant remnant of Gondwana rainforest.

Photoshoot for New Tourism Multi Day Coastal Hike in Eastern Victoria

A Victorian regional tourism organisation photography assignment to embed and blend into the hiking group of up to eight people, including two support leaders and on-the-trail guide. To capture authentic and real images of the essence and story of the hike, for future marketing, promotions, and social media purposes.

Freediving Instructor Course in Hobart

It was with delight that I returned to Hobart and Eaglehawk Neck to run what I think could be the first ever Freediving Instructor course in Tasmania. And in this course it was wonderful to welcome accomplished freedivers that had learned and developed locally, and certainly active and proud members of the local freediving community in Tasmania.

Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

“…many European researchers say the test of a mature bike-sharing program is when women outnumber men.” NY Times, Sept 2012. From the Article: To Encourage Biking Cities Forget About Helmets The other day I was aghast to read that Melbourne’s Bicycle Scheme is losing...

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Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

Sustainability and the Eco Cyclo Patrol

Late in 2012 I had the pleasure of attending the 7th European Meeting of Cyclosport which was held in the beautiful surroundings of Tarascon-sur-Ariege and led by Association Europeenne Cyclosport (AEC) President, Patrick Francois. The AEC The AEC leads the way in...

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Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

On the start line

You’re on the start line ready to roll. You’ve prepared for this day for months. The regular weekly training rides have built you up to a physical and mental peak that you’re quietly comfortable with. Legs are feeling good. You’ve broken out a new kit just for today....

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Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

Training with a French Cycling Club

Cycling. France. Training with a local Club at the foot of the Pyrenees. Three simple things spun together that seem far removed from belting up and down Beach Rd in Melbourne at 6am. What does it mean to roll along in a club ride through the Pyrenees-Orientales?...

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Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

How will the story read at the end of the year?

Everyone has a story, often it reads with how we want it to be but what it actually is, is the substance all others seek. Alessandro, reported by his sister in Italy in September 2012 as missing, presumed dead, has a story. Presumably the victim of the economy,...

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Santa in French waterski accident

Santa in French waterski accident

In the South of France this week as the crowd expectantly awaited the arrival of Papa Noel aka Father Christmas / Santa, the children were heard comparing this year's favourites. The whirr of an outboard engine disturbed the chatter, there he was, Papa Noel...

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Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

Beyond shiny lights work the brightest stars

Cupcakes. Sweet morsels determined by a sponge-like base and coifs of cream or a spatular slathering of frosting. A hot topic in Montpellier, France at the moment. Much like the vision of a glamorous femme fatale sporting 3-inch heels on a bicycle, cupcakes exude a...

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Cycling elegance, sans helmet?

Cycling through a developing obsession

The thing about the bike is, it takes you places you'd ordinarily not pass by car and certainly places you'd never get to by foot in the same time. As I explore the lands in the search of good coffee and treats to reward thousands of revolutions of the pedals and...

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It’s that time of year – New Bike Syndrome strikes again

The dawn of new season bikes emerges around September and continues through to December each year (and let's not forget the Nouveau Beaujolais sitting pretty on Nov 15th!). For the southerners, that's Spring. After which the weather only gets better, along with the...

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