Bushwalking

On Monday we set off on a bush walk in our local area. It was so lovely to be out in the bush surrounded by wild orchids, grass trees (front right of above photo), and the unique sound and smell of the Aussie bush. The grass trees reminded me of my childhood on the farm where we used these to make spears and bows and arrows from them. Much fun was had and I'm pleased to say that no injuries occurred either! They are protected now so photos will have to do.
Looking back down the track to see Mt Tibrogargan peeking back at me through the trees.

I MADE IT to the top! Woohoo. As my niece Miss 4 told her mother on the phone, 'Aunty Sandy was very slow.' Gotta love kids! The last bit was quite steep and I was shattered for a little while - so shattered that it took me awhile to be excited about my accomplishment. I remember when I couldn't climb stairs and when I struggled to get myself off and on the toilet, so climbing a lookout is HUGE. Shocker photo if I say so myself. :)
View from the top. Mt Beerwah in the back at left. To the right is Mt Tibberoowuccum. These mountains form part of the Glass House Mountains. I grew up here on a farm and then in town (small), moved away for work and am now living back here, happily snuggled at the base of one of the mountains.

Here I am on the way back down. Shocker photo again but it made me realise that I can see a change in my body shape after only 2kg lost. I barely recognise myself in these photos. In recent years I've become invisible and not had many photos taken of me. Not on purpose really, just when there are kids around you tend to point the camera at the little people. I'm also sure that I haven't rushed to get into any photos too feeling as bloated and gross as I have. Here's to being visible again.