Mt Buller

As fate would have it, as we were about to leave for home yesterday we looked out the window to be greeted by the most magnificent blue sky, not a cloud to be seen.  We decided that as the top of Mt Buller was only about a 30 min drive we could do it on our way home. 

Because it is almost summer we were able to drive a lot of the way and then just walk the last pinch.  That last pinch though is quite steep,  see picture. 

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The walk though was well worth it.  There is a plinth on the top showing what is in every direction and just to prove we are there,  here is Donna at the plinth.  The view is spectacular although not great for photography at that time, the light is quite flat. 

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Pinnacle Valley Merrijig

Donna and I had some points to use up so we decided to book into the resort here in Merrijig for a couple of days.  It is right at the base of Mt Buller surrounded by mountains in a gorgeous little valley. It is so quite and peaceful up here.  The Delatite River runs through the bottom of the Valley and you can sit and listen to it from the resort. 

Today we headed up to the top of Mt Buller.  Unfortunately the weather had closed in and the top was covered in cloud, so no sight seeing.  We are yet to see my Buller in good weather.

ONJ Wellness Walk

Not last weekend but the one before Donna and I completed the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk in aid of the Olivia Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital.  It is a Centre that provides help and complimentary treatment for patients with cancer.  I haven't actually been there but I am told it is really very good.  Anyway we had good weather and it was a pleasant walk. 

We are now planning on doing the City to St Kilda walk/run but this time in aid of gastric intestinal cancer research, something close to my heart or maybe  I  should say stomach, especially now it is back.  So don't be surprised if you get an email from us asking to help raise funds. 

Anyway here is a photo of us just as we are about to start the walk.