An Aquascene Ride Around Magnetic Island I was ready to get on a small boat again. I’d been avoiding them since my husband Bob died. I was back in Townsville, Australia where Bob and I had chartered a sailboat in 1999. I’m staying on an island just off the coast of Townsville called Magnetic … Continue reading Boat Ride Magnetic Island
Hike#3 Hidden Path to Rocky Beach
On my walk to Nelly Bay I saw a man descend this path. It hardly looked like a path at all. Large Rocks hid the footprints of anyone who had gone down it. I’d made a mental note to go this way another day. The path was a short walk from where I was staying … Continue reading Hike#3 Hidden Path to Rocky Beach
A Widow’s Walk Alone – 2nd Hike Maggie
Walking with a gaggle of friends all alone. Friends from high school, friends from Door County, friends and family from Austin Texas, friends from England, and Germany, all were my virtual companions via Facebook as I hiked from Picnic Bay to Nelly Bay. ◦ Rhonda at the airbub Magnetic Villa Getaway, gave me detailed instructions … Continue reading A Widow’s Walk Alone – 2nd Hike Maggie
First Hike Magnetic Island 2020
7/15/2020 Hawkings Point Maggie With social distancing in place and no other tourists about I took my first walk up to Hawking Point. I waited anxiously for the sun to come up and warm things. At 45degrees f and no heat I stayed hidden under the covers longer than usual. I quickly downed some hot … Continue reading First Hike Magnetic Island 2020
Traveling in Covid Queensland
Diary Tuesday 7/14/2020 Today was a long day getting away. Wearing a mask in the plane. Just a two hour flight from Brisbane to Townsville. All in Queensland. A Flight from cool to warm both still winter. This will be my third visit to Townsville. In 1999 my husband Bob, my son and I drove … Continue reading Traveling in Covid Queensland
Walking to Palm Grove
It is May 2020 and the Queensland government eased some social distancing restrictions. A neighbor, Lesley, and I planned a walk to a special spot at Long Timber. Lesley explained, “Wally’s Grandfather preserved these places, the gullies he said were a refuge, and the ridges with tall trees were the bank account. If times got … Continue reading Walking to Palm Grove
Writing at Long Timber
I think I Found a new desk here at Ewan creek. I’m in awe watching the ripples of the creek. The crow caws the sky is blue above the trees. I’m trying another spot. An old log moss grows in its cracks serves as a backbone for the iPad Still searching for the perfect position … Continue reading Writing at Long Timber
Staying Put at Lamington National Park in Australia
I was going off to New Zealand but that’s been canceled by the corona virus. It made no sense to go there and be in isolation for 14 days when I was only going there for five. And then when I returned to Australia I’d spend another 14 days in isolation. I’m lucky to be … Continue reading Staying Put at Lamington National Park in Australia
Back at Long Timber Again
As I helped Wally load the horses and gear up for competition I couldn’t help the tears that welled up in my eyes. Why am I feeling this way? Then I remembered the little girl who dreamed of riding a horse and taking it to the Minnesota State Fair. Dreams that were never realized since … Continue reading Back at Long Timber Again
Stopping in Japan in the Early Spring
I studied Japanese in college fifty years ago, but never made it to Japan. My friend Judy, was living there now, and it was on my way to Australia. It was even in the same time zone as Australia, so I could get over my jet lag while I was there. I replaced the Spanish … Continue reading Stopping in Japan in the Early Spring
