Drove to the Olgas and had a couple of spectacular walks. I decided I am fit enough to climb the Himalayas; I'd just need an extra Sherpa to carry my anti-inflammatories. Knees and feet held up well, though, on the rocky terrain. The site really does take the breath away (not to mention the climbing.
Pat has become such an enthusiastic walker, that I become suspicious, wondering out loud, "Who are you, and what have you done with my husband?" Pat broke down under this interogation, and admitted that he had decided before the trip to have a go at all the walks. (Normally refuses any invitation to participate in anything resembling a bush walk)
Proud o' you, bro. I was surprised -- shocked -- at how high some of the steps were on the Great Wall out of Badaling 70 km NW of Beijing. Our dear driver (who could make a road way out of no way) accompanied us and gave me a hand up now and then. Jola had no trouble but stopped for my rests as you did, Pam, in the Grampians. I repeated to myself: I've climbed the Pinnacles, I CAN do this. Bought the t-shirt with integrity.
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