Monthly Archives: January 2024

Start:  Eden Finish:  Pambula Distance:  12 Total:  339 Today was a milestone; I finally got away from the town of Eden and am now headed straight north toward Sydney and eventually Brisbane.  Even though today’s walk was only 12 miles, I was back carrying a full pack and the hills are crazy. Also, it has … Continue reading »

Start:  Wonboyn Road Finish:  Eden Distance:  14 Total:  327 I officially made it to Eden today, even though I’ve been sleeping here for three nights already. Confusing I know but I’ve been using the bus system to my advantage to keep from camping.  This morning the bus took me out to Wonboyn Road where I … Continue reading »

Start:  Genoa Finish:  Wonboyn Road.  Distance:  25 Total:  313 Today I was back out on the road with a full eight hours of walking with no break.  This morning I had an 8:00 bus to catch and I knew from reviewing the route there would be no towns or places to get lunch or take … Continue reading »

Start:  Eden Finish:  Eden Distance:  0 Total:  288 After visiting the doctor yesterday with my gimpy right foot, I followed his instructions and rearranged my schedule to take the day off today. I’m one day into my six days of antibiotics and I think my problem is a little better.  Since it’s a day off, … Continue reading »

Start:  Cann River Finish:  Cann River Distance:  0 Total:  288 After having done these long walks three times over the last nine years, I’ve learned you can plan every detail but you can’t control what you can’t control. You just have to accept whatever comes along and just work with it.  Over the last few … Continue reading »

Start:  Bemm River Cutoff Finish:  Cann River Distance: 25 Total:  288 Today’s walk was longer than average, and it has warmed up into the 80’s, but I was only carrying water and lunch in my pack so it wasn’t too bad. I’m also still nursing along my gimpy right foot problem.  I started the day … Continue reading »

Start:  Orbost Finish:  Bemm River Cutoff Distance: 24 Total:  263 Today’s walk took some extra planning and a lot of hustle.  The day started with a 4:15 AM wake-up. This was all necessary because today’s destination was a bus stop 24 miles from my starting place and the only bus for the day got to … Continue reading »

Start:  Nowa Nowa General Store Finish:  Orbost Distance:  23 Total:  239 Today was a straightforward trek with a light pack. It was complicated somewhat because I’ve developed a pain in the ball of my right foot. I think it’s only a blister, though I can’t really see a blister. Either that or it’s bruised from … Continue reading »

Start:  Lakes Entrance Finish:  Nowa Nowa Distance:  14 Total:  216 Today got off to a surprising start. Last night when I went to bed, the forecast was no chance of rain.  At 6:00 this morning I was awoken by big claps of thunder. I looked at the radar and a huge thunderstorm was about to … Continue reading »

Start:  Lakes Entrance Finish:  Lakes Entrance Distance:  0 Total:  202 Today I enjoyed my first day off since leaving Melbourne on New Year’s Eve. Like most day’s off, there are still things to get done.  I slept in until 8:00 which means I’m finally acclimated to being halfway around the world. I had a list … Continue reading »