News Bulletin March 2009

I trekked the South Coast Track in Tasmania in January 2009. It is a challenging trek of 85 kilometres, which runs from Melaleuca to Cockle Creek.  Imagine 10 days with no toilet or shower, where you have to fetch water and pitch your tent each night. Trekking in the wilderness is all out being out of your comfort zone, from the harsh physical activity of lugging 18-20 kilos to crossing creeks and walking on some days for up to 12 hours.

It was a journey of self-discovery and a test to one’s ability to endure discomfort. All the training and preparation did pay off though. We had delicious dehydrated meals in the evenings. At Little Deadman’s Bay, we went off fishing.

The weather was kind to us and we enjoyed  the magnificent scenery.

If you want to enjoy more photos, click here.

I attended the Hillross Conference in Sydney in January.

It was a great opportunity to network and share ideas with other Hillross advisers.

Whatever spare time I have these days is spent learning Italian with my daughter Anastasia. I am not making much progress as the business takes up most of my time.

I leave you with this quote to ponder on:

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though chequered by failure than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much or suffer much because they live in the grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.

Arrivederci!!
Brigitte