Freedom of Adventure
In 2020, as Covid gripped the world and travel was restricted, I took the opportunity to try a new adventure, a solo 10-day trek on the Great North Walk between Newcastle and Sydney. It was my first multiday experience, and as you do, I took too many things, too much weight, and learned some lessons along the way. But despite the hardships, the screaming muscles and morning stiffness, the occasional hunger and recurring rain - the sense of freedom and empowerment, the connection to nature, and disconnection from the everyday was immense. This photo, taken on my phone using a tripod, captures the sense of freedom and adventure that I was experiencing, and continue to incorporate into my life years later. It also captures the stupidly large size of my bag - with a weight of about 25-28kgs! Good times, good lessons!
Jason Reeve
