Katrina Lawrence Pty Ltd

November on the 11th hour of the 11th day

Marks the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front after the bloodshed of WWI

Over the past century this moment has been adopted across the globe as a time to remember those who have served and sacrificed in all wars and conflicts.

“Time will not dim the glory of their deeds.” It is up to us to make those words true, especially this.

Lest We Forget ✊🏻🇦🇺

Bravery Trust trek continued:

You Yangs Lara - Wurdi Youang

So, the plan was to drive to the base and hike to Flinders Peak at the top of the You Yangs in preparation for sunset, alas vehicle access ceases at 1800hrs. 🤦‍♀️
Not deterred , I hoofed it from the main gates up the winding road to the base of the You Yangs.

Time wouldn’t permit me to reach the pinnacle in time, so huffing and puffing , dripping wet, whilst being attacked and almost carried away by mozzies, I found a rock pool jutting out from the rugged bush to rest and enjoy the setting sun over our stunning landscape

Walking back down the winding roads , with the full moon rising over the crest of the You Yangs behind me through the misty sky rising , gave me enormous peace.

Captivated listening to the Australian bush come alive with the orchestra of native life, and the occasional unmistakable pounding of Kangaroo moving effortlessly, was indeed breathtaking.

You Yangs Regional Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Wadawurrung People.

We respect the deep and continuing connection that Wadawurrung Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country

The name “You Yangs” comes from the Aboriginal words Wurdi Youang or Ude Youang which could have any number of meanings: “big mountain in the middle of a plain”, “big or large hill”, or “bald”.
The Aboriginal community of Wathaurong have camped and hunted on the open, grassy plains for thousands of years.

The You Yangs Ranges are not the remains of a volcano. More than 400 million years ago, the area now known as the Western Volcanic Plains was under the sea. The You Yangs granite solidified about 365 million years ago.

Two days left to jump on board to help out and lend a hand to our current return veteran.
Here’s the link to make a donation. Thank you in advance.


https://braverytrek.com.au/katrina-lawrence

Bravery Trust Hike continued:

Anakie Gorge Walk - Brisbane Ranges National Park

It is named after 'The Anakies' - three hills that overlook Staughton Vale town which has a population of some 400 people.

To walk back in time you only need to walk a short distance into Anakie Gorge.

The Brisbane Ranges plateau was once, about 500 million years ago, submerged under an inland sea and the layers of sediment deposited on the seabed eventually compacted into slate and sandstone. The area became exposed over the years and under pressure about a million years ago the land east of the Rowsley Fault that extends from about Bacchus Marsh to Geelong began to sink (Port Phillip Sunkland). The result was an impressive escarpment. Rivers like Little River and StonyCreek eroded deep valleys through the escarpment as they moved down to what is now Port Phillip Bay. Today we can clearly see the layers of ancient rock in the Anakie Gorge formed by Stony Creek.

PS Take the mozzie repellent , 🦟 the mongrels are bloody vicious 👹

It’s not too late to sponsor
my 57klm Bravery Trust Trek
to help out our current serving return veterans

https://braverytrek.com.au/katrina-lawrence 🥾👊🏼

My motivation flowed on down through the generations;
an insight into my personal motivation to support the Australian Defence Force veteran community through Grandma Louise's eyes.
Please throw a few gold coins in the hat during my 57 klm trek,
to raise funds for Aust veterans injured during service: https://braverytrek.com.au/katrina-lawrence

Bravery Trust 57klm Trek challenge commenced today , to assist injured modern day soldiers. Please jump on board and take up the challenge, by pulling on your walking boots, run, ride, jump in a canoe, or toss on your budgie smugglers and swim the 57klm , alternatively we’d be mighty appreciative if you’d chip in to help out our veterans. 🇦🇺👊🏻 Here’s the link https://braverytrek.com.au/katrina-lawrence