I am happy to report The Happy Walk is still going strong and on track to finish the first of 4 solo continental crossings in
St Kilda Melbourne on the 13th November.
Over the last 6 weeks I have been walking from
Norseman to
Ceduna, after trekking the Southwest and South Coast of WA, and had a week of rest enjoying the waterfront and civilisation, being able to buy fresh fruit and salad from a
supermarket, much needed leg wax, reliable phone reception...
The total distance walked so far is 4,400kms, solo, without a support/safety vehicle or pack animal. All of my food, water and camping equipment is inside my trekking cart which I push along/beside the road.
This is a fundraising walk for Lifeline's 24/7 mental health crisis hotline as
well as raising awareness about depression and suicide prevention in regional Australia.
This weekend I have a bit of a change of scene as Bob Cooper has sponsored my participation on his Advanced
Outback Survival course in the
Pilbara starting on Saturday. Survivalism is something that has interested me for a long time, having completed previous courses for remote/wilderness 1st aid, survival at sea, edible plant ID and many multiday/multiweek solo bushwalks in the mountains. This will be a challenge and I'm looking forward to every minute of it.
At the moment The Happy Walk is on the Eyre Peninsula and is on hold for Bob's course but will resume in a couple of weeks.
Continue on down to
Port Lincoln Shark Cage Diving - Calypso Star Charters have sponsored a day trip shark diving which is also a fundraiser with $20 from each booking going to Lifeline. So if you're keen on doing something a bit different come out and join us on the 15th September.
And remember, if you spot me walking beside the road with my yellow and blue trekking cart, if it is safe to do so, please pull over and say hi, have a chat, take some Lifeline and mental health cards.
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If you would like to show your support for The Happy Walk and Lifeline you can make a tax deductible donation which goes directly to Lifeline through my fundraiser at
Making a Difference