Young Woman and the Sea - what a movie!

I just watched Young Woman and the Sea (2024), and found Gertrude Ederle’s story incredibly inspiring. As the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926, she didn’t just complete the grueling 21-mile journey—she shattered expectations. Battling strong currents and freezing waters, Ederle finished the swim in 14 hours and 34 minutes, beating the existing men’s record by nearly two hours. At just 20 years old, she proved not only that a woman could do it, but that she could do it better, making her a trailblazer in both sport and history.

New York Parade in honour of her

Stroll with Shushann in Coogee

I hadn't caught up properly with Shushann since I got back from Cape Town. We did a lovely stroll along the boardwalk in Coogee.

Favourite toys as a kid: Lone Ranger and Tonto

I had several action men as a kid but my favourite was the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Many hours were spent playing with them. One of the reasons they delighted me so much was my love of westerns as a kid including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and western movies we watched at Eight Bells. I especially loved western movies that featured Indians.

Uloola Track, Royal National Park

A glorious walk doing the Uloola Track, hiking the trail in solitude, enjoying the sublime trees along the way. The Uloola Falls is very tranquil. By the time I arrived at the pool, it was getting late and chilly so I didn't have a dip. But the emerald green colour of the water was gorgeous.