5 am, Wednesday 17 December.
The 13th year of the Hungry Hikers hiking came to a close. It was another fabulous year of fun, laughter, food, bubbles, posing and hiking.
We are still managing to find the occasional new trail/ suburban walk. We still have the same enthusiasm but we noted last year that the distance covered was getting shorter. It was getting too easy to stop for lunch or coffee break. Our ages range from 68 to, two of us nearly 75. We want to be enjoying walking for as long as possible, so after 2025 started with 2 short outings, the decision was made that 2025 would be the year of 10 kilometre plus walks.
A grand total of 534 kilometres has been achieved on our weekly adventures. The lovely Leanne, walked 489 of those.
I have been recording our hikes and distances from Day 1. 'The Bible' is often referred to when someone says, I haven't done this hike before! Usually they have. At the end of each year, I produce the stats of what we have achieved and how far we have managed to hike around Australia. It is such a big country, that our 500 plus this year took us nowhere in the vastness of Western Australia. We aren't going to manage to complete a circumnavigation, but Perth is now our goal.
As mentioned in a previous post, Joc and I found this secluded spot on the Brisbane River, overlooking the city, for our celebration.
Our group is exceptional in that we can create amazing events with the least amount of fuss and bother. Arriving at 5 am, we were soon sitting relaxed with this supurb view of a still sleeping river and city.
The food was delicious.
Joc always organises a Christmas photo shoot. This year the theme was Christmas hats and glasses.
Each small gift was celebrated.
You may or may not have noticed [ 😂 ] that we loved to pose. Our Christmas pose has to be the champion of the year!
There was much laughter as we tried to sort out our arms.
The best of each month of the year.
Thank you to all my lovely friends who visit here each week and who also take me their special part of our wonderful world.
I wish you all a Christmas of peace and love.
I would love to read your comment.
Oh my gosh, I just love this post! All your group photos are simply fabulous. You are so lucky to have a bunch of good friends to hike with. Happy Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am very blessed.
DeleteYou are one of the luckiest people I know! ♥
ReplyDeleteAnd I have some awesome friends in the blogging world!
DeleteYou and your friends certainly know how to celebrate what is important in life! No matter what the age when you let the child within come out to play all the cares in the world go away! I look forward to see where 2026 takes The Hungry Hikers!
ReplyDeleteWe have known one another for 30 years. We want to still be hiking when we are 80!
DeleteTime hasn’t diminished your enthusiasm or energy. Well done! May 2026 be a banner year for all of you!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed, Marie. 5 of us will be in our early to mid seventies as of March. The aches and pains are beginning to annoy.
DeleteIt's Christmas Eve day here in CO, and I'm smiling at the Hungry Hikers' accomplishments in 2025 as well as the years of zany photos. Of course, I pay special attention to the food offerings - yum! We have sunshine here and very little snow. It's nearly 50 degrees F (10 C) and snow continues to melt. This is the lowest snow year since we moved to Breckenridge in 1989. We'll have a white Christmas but not deep white as we usually have. Please give each of the ladies I've come to know through the years a big hug and a wish for even more adventures in 2026! I think of you often Helen. Stay well and keep walking and photographing. Barb
ReplyDeleteBarb, so glad your Christmas was white. I hope heavier falls come in the days ahead as I know the importance of the precipatation before summer arrives. Fun times lie ahead. Joc gave each of us a badge that states "Adventure before dementia!"
DeleteSuch a great post, Helen! Your photos and illustrations are beautiful and made me smile! A heartfelt thanks for sharing, dear friend. Merry Christmas to you! I wish you good health, peace and joy now and always.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. It was just the happiest morning.
DeleteWhat a joyful post! Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning. I'm envious of such lovely friends you have. A very happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you for popping by Jocelyn. We have grown into a very special group of fun loving, food loving, hikers.
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