We entered the long stretch of winter today.
Its sure getting chilly down here in Tasmania- the days are short and the rain cold; there's snow coming down on the mountain and our fire has been burning since I got up this morning.
There's a lot to love about this time of year here; it's beautiful, bracing, quite internal and a little bit intimidating. We are reminded of our closeness to Antartica. We start buying Vitamin D and layering up, and the conversation starter is often about how the mountain looks today, as it's mood will determine ours.
It's from this space of deep blues and greens that I think about the Larapinta trail- in just over a month we'll be immersed in the vibrant orange and sky blue of the desert, waking and walking and talking together for just over 17 days. It feels like the world will open up, and become simplified in a way. Of walking, of thinking and reflecting, and although its a tough slog to even get there, I just know it will be a life changing experience.
I'd like to thank everyone who has been supporting the Larapinta Adaptive adventure; from your encouragement and good wishes, information and map sharing to stumping up prizes or donating to the Pozible campaign (only 3 days left!), and publicity for the expedition. It feels good to know so many believe in the team and the film. So thank you.
I realise we have been a bit quiet over the last 3 weeks- this is because Paul P and the kids had to make an emergency trip to the UK, to farewell his beautiful, brave and adventurous mum Jean. We've had heavy but grateful hearts; Paul wrote a chapter about his fist climbing adventure (with his mum in Scotland) in The Mountain Path. It's so good she got to see it published, and for the world to know what a profound hand she had in shaping Paul.
I've been (trying) to keep the home fires burning and the Larapinta planning ticking along with the rest of the team (Go Team!). We're doing well! We've got everything in hand, and in fact we are preparing for an Abseil on Sunday with Aardvark Adventures.
Thanks so much Phil, and to everyone who bought an Abseil through the Pozible campaign (still one place available!) We talked about the weather this morning- should be just under 2 degrees (Phil said 'Bewdy! Shorts weather!).But seriously, wrap up! Bring warm gear, pack wet weather gear, and don't worry- we have lunch SORTED.
For those who booked, the details are below:
For The kunanyi Abseilers
The abseil is at the Springs Lookout on kunanyi/Mount Wellington, which is the blue dot/marker.
The orange dot is the Lost Freight Cafe and toilet. The blue dot is the car parking spot, it’s the overflow
car park and only a 2 minute walk to the lookout/abseil.
- Meeting Date - Saturday 5th June.
- Meeting time - 10am.
- Lunch provided (if anyone has any specific dietry requirement please shout out).
- It can get cold up there so please pack plenty of warm clothing and a rain jacket.
- If the weather is really bad we may have to postpone...
Again, our heartfelt thanks for your support.
Melinda, on behalf of the Larapinta Adaptive crew.
