As the wattle blossom fades from the golden brilliance of last month to the urine yellow it was on my walk this morning, the last of winter 2009, the odd kerria bush takes the batton. It's a pity there are so few of them.
The cold wind from the north-north-east chewed the back of my ears as I went up the hill listening to the news on my transistor radio. The Minister for Tourism and Water, Tim Holding, is missing in the Victorian Alps after not returning yesterday as scheduled from a cross country hike. I met him less than a fortnight ago at the opening of the drainage scheme in Nobelius Park. He spoke well, and impressed me and others as a fine young man. I hope he's found fit and well quickly. The news bulletin said he was an experienced hiker and was well equipped.
I was surprised when I shook Tim Holding's hand, and had a brief discussion with him, to feel a warmth and sincerity about him that I was not expecting. He obviously has a love of the outdoors to go hiking in the mountains in winter by himself. It reminds me of a quote I came across recently attributed to Rachel Carson, author of 'Silent Spring'. It's worth sharing.
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts."
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