The Further One Goes

As the car made its way up the tarmac ribbon that runs from Harrietville to the top of Mt Hotham, the setting sun filtered its way through the trees. One of the intrepid hikers aboard took a moment to enjoy the comfort he would leave behind for the next few days. He closed his eyesContinue reading “The Further One Goes”

The Land On Which We Walk

A simple omission on my behalf, a typo, an awareness deficit. We are walking on something. Sometimes it’s crunchy, sometimes sandy, sometimes muddy, sometimes hard and jagged. An unconscious connection is made with each stride. The humble blister is formed on a foot to remind you that you walk on a sacred ancient land andContinue reading “The Land On Which We Walk”

Walking the Camino – Six ways to Santiago

“A bad day for the ego is a good day for the soul” This is a quote from one of the walkers in the documentary and is the first time I have heard it. At times it felt voyeuristic to be watching the raw honesty of these pilgrims as their camino unraveled. The cinematography isContinue reading “Walking the Camino – Six ways to Santiago”