Bush Walking March 13

Our Intrepid Guide, Mary's sister Pauline, pointing out into space!

It wasn't a long walk but it was a bit rugged

The past week or so we have spent many great moments catching up with Mary's family whom we haven't seen in over four years. With 12 siblings, that's been a lot of talking and get-togethers! Everyone has been so welcoming and enthusiastic.


Mary's sister, Elizabeth, was the chauffeur for our trip out to Wangaratta and bushwalking with another sister, Pauline. We walked up to the top of Mt. Pilot and also in an area that preserved Aboriginal rock art, considered a sacred space by the Aboriginal people. The whole area had a rugged beauty. It was quiet and peaceful and really did feel like a sacred space.

At the top of Mt. Pilot

The walk around the rock painting area reminded me a lot of Hocking Hills with its caves and cliffs.

Sacred Aboriginal Spaces

The walks weren't long but the climbs were steep and rocky. Although this seemed a bit wild for us, Pauline told us that she liked walking on kangaroo tracks in the bush finding surprising water holes. That was a little too adventurous for us.


Pauline could see that we were all in need of some refreshment and so suggested that we stop in one of the local establishments to revive and rehydrate.

It turned out to be a unique place in the state; The Smallest Pub in Victoria.

The smallest pub in Victoria

 An older gentleman who looked to be the proprietor of McEvoy's didn't seem particularly happy about the raucous behavior of the three ladies below who he thought might be disturbing the peaceful enjoyment of other patrons. The only problem was that we were the ONLY patrons inside the pub at the time.



I suggested we drink up and move on - which we did. Apparently, like the Aboriginals who lived in this area thousands of years earlier. This was his SACRED SPACE and he wanted it to be quiet.

Three Rowdy Ruffians

It must have been the Kombucha Pauline was drinking that got everyone riled up.















GREAT OCEAN ROAD March 17 to March 21

My lovely companion on the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road has been on Mary's wish list for a long time. We decided to take a leisurely ride and enjoy the experience. Stay tuned for the next posting.