GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

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Miscellaneous Observations on life, love, family, retirement, Australian politics, philosophical musings, and all that other stuff you shove in a cupboard because you don’t know where else to put it.

A short break in Batemans Bay

September 16, 2018April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 20 Comments

It's been an intense two months since returning from our six week trip to USA, Canada and Alaska. After hours of work, the neglected manuscript has been re-written and self-edited, and the current version submitted to the agent.  Now all I can do is wait for her opinion.  Time to turn my attention to other … Continue reading A short break in Batemans Bay

Chase to Emerald Lake Lodge near Field

August 5, 2018April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 34 Comments

Saturday 16th June, 2018 We're climbing ever higher today - driving up into the Rocky Mountains proper. We hadn't been on the road long before we spied an Osprey on the nest. You've got to admire the confidence of a bird who places itself in such an exposed position, albeit that it is high up. … Continue reading Chase to Emerald Lake Lodge near Field

Tyax to the Quaaout Lodge near Chase

July 12, 2018April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 17 Comments

Friday 15th June 2018 Today we are headed for Quaaout Lodge on Little Shuswap Lake near the small village of Chase. It's going to be a long drive day, partially because one direct route is closed, and partially because we have to back-track to the turn-off at Lillooet. Nothing for it but to be on … Continue reading Tyax to the Quaaout Lodge near Chase

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