Overland Track- A Six Part Series

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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby north-north-west » Fri 26 Feb, 2016 12:32 pm

Hermione wrote:Nice photos and very evocative writing. I agree with Lophophaps about splashing in waterfalls though, it's almost always too cold for me.

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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby bumpingbill » Tue 01 Mar, 2016 2:37 pm

What do we want? Part 5! When do we want it? Now! :)
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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Explorer_Sam » Fri 02 Sep, 2016 2:16 pm

bumpingbill wrote:What do we want? Part 5! When do we want it? Now! :)


Sorry Bumpingbill, I'm 6 months late!

Part 5 of my trip report is finally here. Hopefully I haven't lost the audience's attention :oops:

Enjoy part 5. All feedback on my writing is truly appreciated!

https://sambochristie.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/olt5/

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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Nuts » Mon 05 Sep, 2016 11:55 pm

Yeah, interesting narrative, nice writing style Sam. I've had someone mention first reading abt the track and being motivated to walk it from your earlier parts. It's a good thing, not new ground, no personal points gained, just substance!
Well done! (6?)
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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Explorer_Sam » Wed 07 Sep, 2016 5:19 pm

Nuts wrote:Yeah, interesting narrative, nice writing style Sam. I've had someone mention first reading abt the track and being motivated to walk it from your earlier parts. It's a good thing, not new ground, no personal points gained, just substance!
Well done! (6?)


Gee, that's brilliant! Thanks a heap Nuts!
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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Explorer_Sam » Fri 20 Jan, 2017 12:22 am

I've finally got this trip report done and dusted! In part 6, I talk about the last day of our adventure and reflect on my Overland experience. As always, feedback is appreciated so much. Hopefully you enjoy this final installment, and you've enjoyed the whole story. Thanks so much for reading!

https://sambochristie.wordpress.com/2017/01/19/olt6/
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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Lophophaps » Fri 20 Jan, 2017 7:35 am

Very eloquent writing. Posting the last days a bit late does not matter unduly.
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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Explorer_Sam » Fri 20 Jan, 2017 6:47 pm

Lophophaps wrote:Very eloquent writing. Posting the last days a bit late does not matter unduly.


Thanks heaps Lophophaps!
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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Tortoise » Fri 20 Jan, 2017 7:06 pm

Hey Sam,

Really glad you got to the final instalment. Love your writing, your enthusiasm and your honesty. I'm confident that you will inspire a lot of young 'uns in your well-chosen profession.
I share your mountain passion!! But you are able to express it in ways I can't. Thanks. :D
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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Explorer_Sam » Mon 23 Jan, 2017 12:41 pm

Hey Tortoise,

I have really appreciated your support in writing this. Thanks for the kind words, I am so glad you enjoyed the read.

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Re: Overland Track- A Six Part Series

Postby Explorer_Sam » Tue 07 Mar, 2017 4:13 pm

In the process of turning my Overland blogs into a small eBook. I have always wanted to write books so I am getting a little taster. Adding a bit of this and that, hopefully I'll be able to sell it for a small price.
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