Quotes on travel

Need some inspiration to get out into the world for a walk? Here are some of our favourites….

Above all, do not lose your desire to walk.  Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness.  I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. ~ Soren Kierkegaard

Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe. ~ Anatole France

Here I am, safely returned over those peaks from a journey far more beautiful and strange than anything I had hoped for or imagined – how is it that this safe return brings such regret? ~Peter Matthiessen

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir

Walks.  The body advances, while the mind flutters around it like a bird ~ Jules Renard

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk – Lamington to Springbrook National Park

Maybe we’re a little biased but we’d like to think that the new Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk is Australia’s new Milford or Routeburn Track. Sorry kiwis but you’ll have to come over and see for yourselves. Covering the northern flanks of the ancient Wollumbin caldera, this 54km walk can be done in 3-5 days, depending on how hard you want to push yourself. We’re offering monthly departures of a 5 day trip led by our local guides and staying in mountain lodges at O’Reillys, Binna Burra and Springbrook. After a day exploring the rainforest and waterfalls, come back to hot showers, soft beds and three course dinners – bliss! Your main luggage is transferred so you can walk with just a day pack. Look up our next departure

Japanese Journey – arriving in Kyoto

We arrived Kyoto today. It was 27C degrees and it was like summer weather.

Everyone enjoyed the view of Mt. Fuji on the way and we had a great time in Kiyomizu Temple and Pottery place.

I really think that it is going to be a great trip as I have prayed Buddha for safe trip at Kiyomizu Temple.

Cherry blossoms have almost gone, however weeping cherry are still blooming. Hopefully we will enjoy them at Heian Shrine tomorrow.

Cheers

Hiroko Kobayashi