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Letter from the Editor Happy New Year to you, from myself and the team. It is not without some excitement that I welcome you to the Phoenix Issue of Hepburn. We start this year filled with joy and rejoice in the possibilities, the new beginnings, and the fresh start that a new year brings. We start with a clean slate, a tabula rasa, to be filled with new stories, new people, and new conversations. The Phoenix, a mythical bird with feathers of red and gold, heralds from ancient times. It was said, the phoenix lived eternally, with its life ending in flames, only to be reborn, by arising from the ashes of its former self. Symbolic legends remind us that while life has its mysteries and challenges, we can learn from these, heal and begin again. This year, we invite you to be like the Phoenix and begin this year with the comfort and knowledge that you can make greater things happen. Our journey to deliver a multimedia magazine for our readers continues. We introduce you to two amazing women we spoke with in December for our In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women. Sally McGrath, Health and Wellbeing Coach and owner of Health that Heals, charmed us with her thoughts on wellbeing and adding harmony to your life. Georgina Pazzi, Education and Wellbeing Consultant and owner of Edumazing, explained Human Literacy and drew us in with her compassion and conviction that children receive the education they need. You will find these interviews on the Hepburn Magazine YouTube and podcast channels. Look for our distinctive logo.
to explore the Basalt Plains and inspire you to experience the water with seven summer sports. Like any journey, Hepburn is not a solo adventure. It is only achieved through the efforts of an amazing team and our contributors. I personally wish to thank each member for their contribution to make each issue better than the last. Thank you to the team: Sushmita Sharma, Kristina Mazalova, and Siobhan Vale. Thank you to our fabulously Phoenix Hepburn Women, Sally McGath and Georgina Pazzi. Thank you to our contributors, Andrew Johnson, Sally McGrath, Neil Churches and Tyneale Hahn. And thank you to our puzzle auditors, Chloe Hicks, Xander Thorn, Zara Miller and Bronita Dunn. I wish you a wonderful year ahead, full of new beginnings, realisation of your dreams, and a fresh slate to fill.
Jacqueline Hodges
In this issue, influenced by the prospect of new beginnings, we explore the Phoenix Sutra, the dynamics of the Swiping life, Country Living, Building Your Personal Financial Plan, and Team Development. Our Nouvelle Cuisine section will tempt you with a coffee inspired mocktail and cocktails and retro canapes. We also invite you
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Becoming a Phoenix in 2021 As we emerge from 2020, we rise to achieve bigger goals and achievements in 2021. Within all Hepburn Women, lies a phoenix which rises renewed from the ashes of the past. After facing a tumultuous year, the Hepburn Women come out stronger, wiser and even more powerful than ever in this year. This issue celebrates the phoenix within all the Hepburn Women.
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Contents
Featured Women 12 Gone but not forgotten Maria Montessori
46 In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women Sally McGrath
47 In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women Georgina Pazzi
67 Inspiring International Women Malala Yousafzai
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Amour Propre
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15 Three trends to follow this Valentine’s Day
60 Rising from 2020
19 Reborn or Reformed?
Appetence 22 To Swipe Right or Not to Swipe Right? 26 Phoenix Sutra
Abundance 33 Was that Really a Break?
64 Exploring Tai chi
Nouvelle Cuisine 72 Mocktail & Cocktail 74 Infuse your own 76 Canapes 78 How the Cosmopolitan Made Its Comeback
35 Country Living 39 Balancing Your 2021
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50 Who’s In, Who’s Out 53 Emotional Intelligence and Your team
86 Simply Lavender Editorial 88 Coming Up 91 Summer Starts With S 101 Brain Challenges
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Amour Propre 1. A belief and confidence in your own ability and value 2. Self-love, self-esteem 14 | Hepburn
Trends to follow this Valentine’s Day Kristina Mazalova
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here is a persistent division of opinion on what Valentine’s Day means. For some, it is a day to celebrate their romantic relationship, for others it is a day of celebrating independence and self-love. Some people perceive the day to be an outdated social construct, and some believe it to be an opportunity to participate in the global enveloping movement of love.
Regardless of our personal beliefs, Valentine’s Day can still be a time to promote and extend kindness and joy – whether that be towards ourselves or others. Whether we embrace the status quo of the day or not, this season can act as a gentle reminder to ourselves to reinforce our beliefs and opinions into more positive ones and redirect our energy towards personally fruitful and fulfilling endeavors. Like with all things in life, we must find the confidence and the energy within ourselves in order to fully capture the momentum of growth. Part of the journey of finding this confidence is about embracing our style and boosting our morale by looking great. Clichés aside, we would like to help you find the motivation to feel and look fabulous this Valentine’s Day. We are not going to focus on what one should or should not wear. Instead, we will focus on providing you with avenues for exploration and self-expression utilising clothing and fashion.
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Abundance 1. The state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness 2. Plentifulness of the good things of life; prosperity 32 | Hepburn
Was That Really a Break? Sally McGrath Two whole weeks! How delicious, you are planning to read a book or two, relax by the pool and refresh ready to move into the New Year. So, are you one of the women who took time off at Christmas, and are now feeling like you have been through a tornado, whilst January is still the current month on the calendar? Perhaps you’ve returned to your work routine feeling like, what break, I missed that part of taking time off! Your break was full of entertaining and conversations, fun, yet tiring. Ladies, sadly you are not alone. The experience just described is all too common amongst women at this time each year. Now you are left reaching for any pill, potion or quick fix energy booster to "find your zing” and some energy to simply function as your routine returns. Week by week the workload and office builds and by the start of February, you are already feeling stressed, exhausted, potentially heading down the spiral to burnout.
What Can You Do? Here are three easy suggestions to implement:
1. Prioritise Sleep
3. Nutrition for the Season
Getting the right amount of sleep for your needs is absolutely essential. Go to bed early (an hour before you usually would), reduce or abstain from alcohol to give your body the best opportunity for a restorative sleep and have a cool shower prior to bed to reduce your body temperature. No pre-sleep scrolling or emails either! Ensure good airflow and darkness in your bedroom.
The warmer weather is fantastic for seasonal produce, that’s light, delicious and combined in a creative way, absolutely nutritious and delicious. Combining summer vegetables and fruits in a salad and adding some of your preferred protein makes meal preparation simple and quick. Prepare some leftovers for your lunch the next day, whip up a smoothie to grab on your way in the morning and you have set yourself up with energy for the day ahead.
2. Move Your Body The warmer evenings are a perfect time to stroll after your evening meal and also help you avoid any unnecessary nibbling at food or the temptation of alcohol for relaxation. The cooler temperature in the evening helps to relax your nervous system and removing yourself from the distractions of devices and screens will also support your preparation for a good night’s sleep. As the Italians say, “La Passeggiata”; an evening walk around the neighbourhood, wonderful for connection with your family and community and has the added benefit to support digestion.
Ladies, if you identify with desperately needing another break on returning to work, it sounds like your habits and patterns have not changed, keep this up and you are on the fast track to fatigue, exhaustion and burnout. If you need some support to keep you focused to reframe poor habits; it’s time to take action. Let’s talk; I have been there.
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In some ways, it’s easy to feel like a millionaire in the regional areas of Australia. The lower cost of housing allows people to enjoy a quality of life that just isn’t sustainable if purchasing a similar home in the city. If we look at Victoria, as one example you can drive to anywhere in the State within a day. So, the idea of weekend tranquillity, working from home and only travelling to the city once or twice a week really appeals to those moving to the country. When I look at Australia State by State, regional areas have wonderful townships which are real gems for people to consider, move to and live-in great communities. Embracing change is challenging, but the circumstances of 2020 created new business models and challenged our old ways of thinking. Unlocking the potential of all Australians, improving lifestyles, mental health and achieving happiness are some of the wonderful outcomes of the challenges we have all faced in different ways.
Capital cities had a net loss of 10,500 people from internal migration, the largest quarterly net loss on record
We have witnessed, a country-wide paradigm shift removing the limit on how, where, why and when we work as long as performance and targets are achieved. We have lived through the results of COVID-19 in 2020 with its ongoing impact on our lives. When seeking your new beginnings for 2021, give yourself a real and fresh start, a forward momentum and an opportunity to consider country living and the benefits it could bring to you. So, explore your options and enjoy 2021.
Andrew is a licensed estate agent based in Victoria who has enjoyed a long business career in Australia and overseas providing solutions and building a referral business. www.maxjre.com
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Andrew is a licensed estate agent, businessman & entrepreneur based in Brown Hill who has enjoyed a long and varied business career in Australia and overseas providing solutions and building a strong referral business.
Mobile 0473 207 988 Email andrew@maxjre.com LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/andrew-johnson-8435092 Company Maxwell Johnson Real Estate Pty Ltd Address 9 Gracefield Road, Brown Hill, VIC 3350
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Balancing Your 2021 Personal Financial Wealth Resolutions Jacqueline Hodges
2020 was a wipe out as most of us suffered huge financial loss. Some readers will say “We lost jobs”, “We lost investment value”, “We lost investment income”. Others will say, “Well, our credit card debt sky-rocketed”, as lockdown caused an online spending spree. We took home loan repayment holidays only to be stung with a growing debt as interest still accrued. It’s time to close out the 2020 mentality and start 2021 with a healthy personal financial plan. After the year that 2020 was, you may not have financial balance in mind or you may not know where to begin. There is no need to worry, we’ll step you through building your 2021 balanced personal financial wealth plan.
Start a Personal Budget A personal budget is a summary of your income and expenses, that allows you to plan your saving and your spending. Once you have created a budget, it becomes a useful tool to track your financial behaviours and help achieve your personal goals. A budget also allows you to manage your debt repayments and plan to reduce that debt. If you have funds available, it is good for the soul to set aside a part of the budget for donations. Here are some simple steps to start your personal budget.
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1. Gather your financial documents: To start your personal budget, you will need to gather your financial documents, e.g.: Bank statements Credit card statements Investment accounts Payslips Recent bills Receipts from the last three months Home loan statements Car loan statements
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2. Calculate your income
4. Total Net Income
Include all income you regularly receive and income from any other sources, such as child support or social security. Use your bank statements, receipts, payslips and any other information from the last three months to identify your income.
Now subtract the total spending from total income and you will have an estimate of your net monthly income.
Wages Investment Income Child Support
5. Warning Will Robinson! WARNING: If your spending is more than your income, you will need to adjust your spending. Work through the list of spending. Look to see if there is anything that you can reduce.
Make a list of the income and record the amount you received. Total your income for each month.
If there was an unusual one-off payment, such as paying for a new car in one payment or if you paid a large amount of your home loan, then these should be removed from your new budget. If you still have these debts, then allocate a reasonable monthly amount for that item.
3. List your spending
Start a Debt Reduction Plan
Use your bank statements, receipts, and credit card statements from the last three months to identify your spending.
Make 2021 the year to regain control of your personal finances. Focus on reducing your debt. Right now, interest rates are at an all-time low. At the time of writing, the Reserve Bank announced an interest rate of 0.10% and the banks are passing on this debt.
Social Securities Pensions
Mortgage payments or rent Car payments Insurance Groceries Utilities Entertainment Personal care Eating out Childcare Transportation costs Travel
Set your goal to get out of Debt Getting out of debt is a personally rewarding and liberating feeling. Not only that, once you have paid off that debt, you will have more money to play with, to save, to give or to invest. Following are our tips to start reducing your debt: Set up a debt repayment plan Switch credit cards to lower interest rate or 0% rate cards
Credit card payments
Sell any unused items (check out local Facebook groups)
Savings
Tighten your spending belt
Emergency Funds
Turn your hobby into an earning machine
Private Health Insurance
Commit to the plan and stick with it
Pet Costs Any other expenses Make a list of the spending and record the amount you paid. Total your spending for each month.
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In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women: We were delighted to be able to speak with Sally McGrath for Hepburn’s December release of In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women series. During the interview, Sally chatted about health and wellness, burnout, leaving the corporate world, harmony, and the importance of taking time for yourself. Sally is a Certified Health Coach, author, speaker and owner of Health that Heals. She works with professional women and teaches them harmony, she advocates daily movement and daily self care.
”Starting my day for me is a form of meditation and a chance to get out in the fresh air.” During the conversation, Sally discusses the importance of taking time for self-care, meditation, movement, and how COVID-19 provided the opportunity and time to reconnect with family and friends.
“I wake into the day, starting early, and embracing the day.”
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Sally McGrath She explains that she helps clients to replace poor habits and implement self-care through her “Thrive and Alive” program, she identifies their personal circle of life, and explains nutrition is the key. She believes that work-life balance is a constant seesaw, so she prefers to focus on harmony rather than balance.
“You cannot serve from an empty cup.” Sally reveals she was a workaholic with massive expectations that led to her being a perfectionist in her corporate life “Lean into your feminine energy and always be kind to yourself.” She’s caring, she’s warm, she’s sharing, she’s strong, she’s amazing. We invite you to find out more about Sally McGrath’s story and her views on Health and Wellbeing, women she admires, and self-care. You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel or listen to our podcast. We invite you to subscribe to our YouTube channel and Podcasts to listen to future episodes.
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In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women: We surprised our In Conversation subscribers this December, by sharing a bonus episode of Amazing Australian Women. We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Georgina Pazzi in an open, honest, and compassionate conversation. During the interview, Georgie chatted about education and wellness, her love of teaching, growing her business, Human Literacy, and dealing with the loss of her brother. Georgina is an Education Consultant, author, speaker and owner of Edumazing. She works with educators and families and advocates Human Literacy and understanding the ‘why’.
”Human Literacy is about understanding myself and using that to transform my learning and my life.” During the conversation, Georgina discussed the importance of developing the way children are taught, giving them the building blocks of life, holistic teaching, and holistic learning.
“So how do I support that child to understand who they are, to value who they are to get through the challenges that they face.”
Georgina Pazzi She would like to see a world that is united, where we value what other countries and cultures bring, and where we work collectively rather than competing against each other. She sees indigenous communities throughout the world as a strength, who bring a wealth of knowledge about the land, nature and the beauty of being human.
“We shouldn’t be just uniting a country, we should be uniting the world.” Georgina reveals her initial fears of starting a business, her views on success,and how she learnt that business is a two-way transaction. She recruits people with heart, and believes that when people are recognised as our biggest asset, everything else falls into place.
“Business is not about making money, it is about making a difference.” She’s open, she’s authentic, she’s compassionate, she’s amazing. We invite you to find out more about Georgina Pazzi’s story and her views on Education and Wellbeing, culture, learning and what inspires her. You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel or listen to our podcast. We invite you to subscribe to our YouTube channel and Podcasts to listen to future episodes.
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3. Appreciate little things
5. Nothing lasts forever
Remember the infamous toilet paper war in the beginning of the lockdown? Uncertainty creates chaos. Sometimes, the innate human desire for safety and stability drive people to take impetuous albeit irrational measures to protect their survival.
Just as this present second, everything in life is temporary. One after the other, things come and go. Whether good or bad, nothing in this world is permanent. This pandemic won’t last forever, the social distancing won’t last forever, the industry downfall will not last forever. Today we are here, tomorrow we’ll again see a new sunrise. Don’t lose your hope and positivity over one year that may not have been the best for you.
Panic buying during the pandemic taught us to appreciate little things in life, as nothing is predictable or constant. Life is not meant to be lived by taking it for granted. Whether it is telling someone you love them when you see them, or as little and as simple as having brunch with your girlfriends on a Sunday, anything can be taken away any second. Everything in life must be treasured and preserved, for you never know when it may be taken away. So, let 2021 be the year to start practicing gratitude for all the little and big things in life.
4. Communication is vital for survival Social distancing made us realise the importance of fostering human connections in our society. While spending time with ourselves was indeed a blessing in disguise, we all craved the human touch. The lack of warmth from social connections led to increased anxieties and depression amongst the world. Human connections give us a sense of belonging in the society and make us more compassionate. As social creatures, we are all meant to be together, live together, and grow together. Entering 2021, remember to nurture the meaningful relations in your personal as well as professional life. Reach out to your old friends more often and make new ones as well. Treat others with kindness and compassion, for every human being deserves love and respect.
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As you enter 2021, keep your head high and embrace the new opportunities with a warm and welcoming heart. With every stage of life comes a new lesson, take it, love it, learn from it and keep moving.
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How the Cosmopolitan Made Its Comeback Mel How Mel How is the Founder and Director of The Cocktail Shop Discover the Cosmopolitan and other bottled cocktails on thecocktailshop.com.au
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Remember Sex and the City? It was the show that taught us everything we needed to know about designer clothes, dating, friendship and, of course, cocktails. And while it was the show that turned Sarah Jessica Parker into a fashion icon, don’t forget that other icon – the Cosmopolitan. Sips on a Cosmo between sex talk and shoe stories became the done thing. We cried and laughed and cringed through six glorious seasons, tasting every sip of every cocktail vicariously through the Fab Four. It was the cocktail they turned to on birthdays and in moments of regret, “Another Cosmopolitan, please!” As pretty and sophisticated as the characters it was inextricably linked to, the Cosmo became a symbol of success, independence and female comradery. Uninhibited women in their thirties, gallivanting around New York, doing as they please and drinking pink cocktails from glassware on stems as thin and long as their heels. It was glorious. Like so many great things to come out of the 80’s, the Cosmopolitan stepped out of the fluoro-soaked decade with style. The blend of vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice and lime was invented by New York bartender Toby Cecchini, and quickly became the most popular cocktail in London and New York after drawing the attention of bartenders everywhere. The 90’s was a blur of Cosmos, right up until bartenders grew sick of them and people stopped ordering them for fear of having to apologise. It’s a strange thing when zeitgeisty turns to hated. The list of cringeworthy things to come out of the 20th Century is endless (think men’s fashion in the 70’s and Demi Moore in Striptease, for God’s sake!), but the Cosmo? What were those bartenders thinking, hating on something so pink and fabulous? The mind boggles. As a cocktail that became wrapped up in the identity of striving career woman, it was inevitable that something would reinvigorate its image. That something would of course be
Madonna, photographed at a Sony Grammy Awards after-party sipping on a Cosmo at the World-famous Rainbow Room in Manhattan. The only thing bartenders could do to avoid making them was literally refuse, and they did. Like everything trendy, the Cosmopolitan became passé eventually and drifted into oblivion. Now, twenty years on, it’s making a triumphant comeback to rival the scrunchie. What was cast aside as a girly drink for two decades is now back in pop culture. Bartenders are no longer knocking them, and celebrities like Jennifer Lopez have been spotted imbibing. It shouldn’t be that surprising that the Cosmo is back. We’re in the depths of a cocktail renaissance and bartenders have been reintroducing all the lost and forgotten classics. They know that all they need is a pop star, celeb or supermodel to be seen sipping and fans scramble to get their lips around one. Instant notoriety. If you’re ready to try a Cosmo and want to know how one tastes, it's the perfect blend of sweet, tart and sour. Perfectly refreshing, especially when served ice cold in a chilled martini glass, making it a superb alternative to a Rosé on a summer day. See, it’s not just a fashion accessory after all. With Cosmos cool again, we’ll be seeing more trendy drink brands landing in local bottlo’s and online. Non-alcoholic cocktail bases are popping up, making it simple to just add alcohol and shake-up a Cosmo. For those that can’t be bothered with the fuss of measuring and shaking, keep your eye out for ready to drink, bottled Cosmos you simply chill and serve. Either way, Cosmos are set to be all the rage this summer as Aussies find ways to add some glamour to their home imbibing. It may be impossible to popularise the Cosmo as much as they did in the ‘80s, 90’s or early naughties, but the second coming of the Cosmo is set whether those pesky bartenders like it or not. It’s time to channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and prepare yourself for a nostalgic reunion. The Cosmo is back in vogue. Hepburn | 79
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Feast the Basalt Plains Neil Churches
The western district of Victoria is one of the richest farming districts of the world. It’s dark volcanic soil vigorously supporting whatever grows or grazes from or on it. Those who have lived there for generations appreciate its quiet beauties. The subtle shifts of climate, the qualities of its vast cloudscapes. For the traveller, this space is easily overlooked by the larger glamours to the north and south: Gariwerd/Grampians and the Great Ocean Road. These two remarkable places are now filled by those looking to enjoy startling landscapes. The basalt plains of the western district are quieter, but equally remarkable. One of the largest volcanic fields in the world, with around 5,500 craters, from Hamilton to Mt Gambier, Ballarat to Geelong. The cuisine of this region is being remade by new artisans, working with local produce, global sensibilities, ancient techniques and recipes. It is a quiet change that matches its landscape. Feast The Basalt Plains is a new gastronomy tour that brings this landscape and cuisine to the sophisticated traveller over a four day journey. Local knowledge is shared over meals at surprising locations. from the small wildernesses of remnant dry rainforests to wool-sheds. However, it is not all eating and drinking fabulous fare r. First, work up an appetite. Walk across native grass fields to stunning crater lakes. Climb a forested cinder cone to count how many other sleeping volcanoes can be seen in any direction. Promenade the European gardens of the local palaces built by squatters off the sheep’s back.
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There are discussions with winemakers throughout the journey about adapting European and New World viticulture methods to the Basalt Plains. This may be comprehensively tested in tasting and food matching by any hungry adventurer. Remarkably, there are pictures of most of these places from the 1850s, painted by Eugen von Guerard, who travelled through the district as an illustrator for scientific expeditions. His detail and delight in the landscape is telling. Placing yourself at the viewpoint of these paintings and sketches allows you to see how the bones of the landscape remain constant, while the skin has been shifted. They are remarkable images, the first accurate European visual record and the last view of ancient cultivation. In 2019, UNESCO granted World Heritage status to the Budj Bim Lake Condah region. It’s one of the oldest (if not the oldest) aquaculture centres in the world. The eel traps created from local vegetation allow a steady supply of eel for smoking. Depending on the season and weather, this landscape is explored with the expert guidance of its generational custodians. Koroitj Tower Hill has a microclimate that defines the cuisine within and surrounding its crater. Local variations of traditional recipes, indigenous, Asian and European are explored in the meal that follows the walk around this nested maar wildlife reserve. The Sisters are an extraordinary landscape of interlocking craters of vast size on the way to Lake Kurrumbeit. There is a remarkable sense of enfolding and enclosure as you pass through them to the pale blue waters of the volcanic lake.
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The Cloven Hills, Derrinallum, Mt Elephant, and Camperdown are all landmarks that change their mood depending on the time of day and angle of approach. The galvanised iron and bluestone that dot these spaces only look important close to hand. They disappear against the contours of sleeping lava. They do represent important moments in the last two hundred years; and are a record of how industrialised agriculture has engaged with the rich soil flowing across this region. Each day begins with a deluxe glamp breakfast at a new hearth. There will be approximately three hours walking per day and no more than three hours of driving time. Guests are driven in luxury cars to their residing spot, large glamping tents. All luggage is ported and a full service is provided throughout the journey. There is an opportunity early in 2021 to participate in the last scoping tour, before the itinerary is completely locked in for the autumn season. Please get in contact with Neil Churches from The Crow’s Flight to discuss your interest on +61 425 753 988 or neil@thecrowsflight.com
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Spearfishing Gruesome to some, the ultimate in game hunting to others, spearfishing is not for meek. If you are into superb seafood and healthy outdoor exercise, spearfishing might interest you. As a beginner, you will learn to free-dive and equalise. Freediving is the art of holding your breath underwater, much like the pearl divers of yesteryear! Equalising involves regulating the pressure in your middle ear. It will take practice, and remember the fish are at home in the sea, they generally swim close to the seabed, so you will need to learn to hold your breath. Spearfishing requires your strength and stamina. If you want to learn more about spearfishing, your best starting point is to contact the Australian Underwater Federation. The AUF advocates spearfishing as being “safe, sustainable, selective seafood.” Always dive with a buddy!
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