After spending a very sedate 6 months back home in New Zealand and in Western Australia working for at my cousins’ Mining Camp I have got fat and lazy so and in need of a good DamnLongWalk.
So next week I am off to walk the Heysen Trail in South Australia. It is 1,200km long (about 60 days ), however I will probably be locked out at around 800km mark because the trail will close for the bush fire season. I am starting at the southern end, Cape Jarvis and will head along the coast then up through the vineyards areas of the Adelaide Hills, then on up past Port Augusta. After that the trail goes through some remote desert areas and the Flinders Ranges which close as the weather gets hotter. I will need to come back and do those parts when I am not at risk of getting burnt to death.
I have bought a new Big Agnes tent and am excited to see how well this provides me with a home for the next couple of months. Hopefully it is snake, spider and kangaroo proof. Other than that I am taking my usual gear.
My body is feeling old a creaky so I will be making a slow start. I am sure it will be a shock to my system but must be done! Come along with me online if you please.
You can do it Karen, stay safe and come home, Miley needs a cuddle from her Great Granny
Wow, slow and steady. You are an amazing person. All the best for another karensdamnlongwalk 🤗👍
WOW, Go you!
I look forward to following along🥰
Have e fun. I will watch from afar
You’re so dam inspirational Granny Griff🫶 Stay safe, walk well and make some amazing memories😊
I’m so excited that ‘we’ are on the road again! Looking forward to reading of your adventures.
Sounds absolutely fabulous Karen, and I hope Big Agnes behaves well 😊. Looking forward to the updates!
Good one Karen. I’m really relieved to read you are now going northbound at this time of year as was worried about the fire risk in the north as you were starting late. And you should have more company still on the trail in the south. So good idea and I’m also happy as I can hopefully join you at the top and come on down with you now next year!! 🌟👏👏 that will give me more warning. 🤣🤣 so good luck and go safe. PS which tent did u get?
Will do Karen. Just keep your smoke detector nose well tuned!
Fat and lazy is NOT how to describe yourself. Not in a million years. You are such an inspiration and I just love following along. Hope that tent does what you expect.
Dear Karen, you are such a great lady! You are an inspiration to others. (not me) I couldn’t do it all on my own, I wouldn’t even contemplate the idea. The walk will be fantastic. Very best wishes from me!!! xxxxBarbie. I certainly trust there are no snakes to bother you.
Hey Karen,
so excited to follow you on a new damn long walk! The holy big Agnes may give you a good nights rest and keep predators away:).
Luzia & Denise
Hi Karen, so excited to hear you are back and on the track again Thought you must of got lost in the outback somewhere LOL. Can’t wait to hear all about your next journey. You are just amazing. Stay safe xx
With you brave lady!Looking forward to following your progress.
Safe travels and please no Helicopter rides 🙄