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LETTER of THE MONTH

POETRY IN MOTION

I have used the last two years of Walk1200km to maintain my fitness, mainly around my local streets.

In 2022 I felt the benefit by walking the Queen Charlotte Track, and in late 2023 I completed the Paparoa Track. This completes my set of Great Walks.

I have always found photographs don't fully encapsulate my walking experiences, and I have been inspired to write this poem, named ‘Paparoa Track’.

Warden watches vistas vanish Hut filling with rain-crowd fug Wood and coal stoke conversations Dehy rated, Soup and noodles by the mug

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