Champion of the Australian and New Zealand bush / mountains, Dot was an amazing, strong, fit, vibrant woman. She lived in, and loved areas close to my heart, the Blue Mountains and surrounding areas, the mountains of the South Island in New Zealand, and eventually she built a residence in my favourite Sydney suburb to live in - Wahroonga.
Dorothy pioneered climbs on many peaks, both as a climber in general, and as a woman. She clambered and rode through the Blue Mountains long before they were even mapped clearly. Her adventurous spirit and never say die attitude are very inspirational, and she has inspired me to get my bike wheel fixed and get pedaling.
The fact that she continued her adventures, and education throughout her married life, and as a mother is what I liked the most, and she passed her love of nature on to her children. She also traveled internationally, and climbed abroad, I really enjoyed reading about her, and was surprised that I hadn't heard of her before.
Thanks to Jaydee's NannaTerri for guiding me toward another great read, about a wonderful Australian woman: The Barefoot Bush Walker: A Remarkable Story of Adventure, Courage and Romance
Dot continued climbing until a ripe old age, unfortunately, she passed away earlier this year, this obituary in the SMH pays respect to her.
Blue Mountains; NSW Australia
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Aoraki / Mount Cook; Sth Isl. New Zealand
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