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Mimi Explores
Australia
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 16 พ.ย. 2023
Australian outdoor, travel & adventure filmmaker
Hiking a Lonely Mountain Road Built by Convicts (200 Years Ago) | Convict Trail, Australia
I walked the Convict Trail, a historic trail located 90 minutes north of Sydney. In its entirety, the Convict Trail is a 240km road built by convicts (in iron chains) in the early 19th century, from Sydney to the Hunter Valley. The convicts, who were sentenced to work on this road for re-offending after being transported to Australia as punishment, lived in rough conditions with steep terrain, limited rations, tattered clothing, hot Australian summers and physical punishment, trying to build a road that would signal to the world how great the colony was (and to rival similar roads in the UK), with no skills or experience.
Transportation as a punishment to Australia stopped in 1868, but the legacy of the convicts remains today. Whilst the convicts lived crime-riddled lives in poverty back in the British Isles, many convicts would go on to live respectable lives in the colony, without the constraints of 19th century Europe. It is estimated 4 million current Australians have convict ancestry.
This road is a symbol of their hard work - we don't know the names of all of them. This trail is less of a hike and more of an open-air museum.
Music: MusicBed
Much of my research was from here: convictroad.weebly.com/
#australia #hike #hiking
Transportation as a punishment to Australia stopped in 1868, but the legacy of the convicts remains today. Whilst the convicts lived crime-riddled lives in poverty back in the British Isles, many convicts would go on to live respectable lives in the colony, without the constraints of 19th century Europe. It is estimated 4 million current Australians have convict ancestry.
This road is a symbol of their hard work - we don't know the names of all of them. This trail is less of a hike and more of an open-air museum.
Music: MusicBed
Much of my research was from here: convictroad.weebly.com/
#australia #hike #hiking
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A Hike to Make me Happy 🍃 | Garigal National Park, NSW | Hiking in Australia
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I checked out some hiking trails close to home in the Garigal National Park 40 minutes north of Sydney, including the Cascades Trail and the Middle Harbour Creek Trail. These trails have some special memories, and I'd love to share them with you! I also chat a little about my ongoing health problem and give a bit of an update on all that... Thanks for all the support so far, you guys all make m...
A Rainforest Hike in the Hidden Mountains of Queensland | Bunya Mountains, Australia
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Come spend a very wholesome weekend with me, up in the mountains in Queensland, Australia! Featuring hiking, a cosy cabin, chill vibes & cooking! #hike #cabin #australia
Hiking the STUNNING Bouddi Coastal Walk 😍 | Central Coast, NSW | Hiking in Australia
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I can't believe I've never done this walk before....this hike is something else. I hopped on a ferry at Palm Beach to Wagstaffe in the Central Coast of NSW to do the Bouddi Coastal Walk. The full thing is 8.5km, but as you’ll see…I didn’t quite get to the end! Hope you enjoy this hiking vlog as I wander along the beautiful coast 💕 This walk is about 90 minutes drive north of Sydney, NSW. #hike ...
Hiking a Haunted Trail in the Rain (Alone) | Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, Australia
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Come with me in this hiking vlog to a beautiful trail next to an infamous road....the Wakehurst Parkway. Do I believe the stories? There is something creepy about sections of this trail, that's for sure.... Narrabeen Lagoon is hidden up north in Sydney's Northern Beaches. This 8.5km loop circumnavigates the Lagoon, and is very popular with runners and cyclists as it's completely flat. Don't let...
Staying in a Tiny House (designed by Matthew McConaughey) | Unyoked, Australia
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Join me over a weekend in a tiny house as I cook on a fire, do a little hiking, and chat about what makes this cabin so special! This tiny cabin (called 'The Reserve') was a collaboration between Wild Turkey (a bourbon brand) and Unyoked (an Australian company with tiny homes across the world for weekend trips). Matthew McConaughey used to be the creative director of Wild Turkey, and helped des...
Coastal Views on the Spit to Manly Walk | Sydney Day Hikes | Australian Hiking
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The Spit to Manly is one of Sydney's most beautiful walks, and shows off what this stunning city does best - its harbour. I did this iconic walk on a sunny day after a huge storm. I am essentially a local on this walk at this point, and I love it for its dramatic views and sense of remoteness, all while being only 30 minutes from the middle of Sydney. As a Northern Beaches local, I'll never sto...
Hiking the Fortress Ridge Trail | Blue Mountains National Park, NSW
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Katoomba is in Sydney's Blue Mountains National Park, 2 hours west of Sydney, Australia. Some of Australia's best hiking trails are here, down and around the huge valleys and sandstone rock faces. This was my first hike since my pulmonary embolism 9 weeks ago. A popular day hike, the Fortress Ridge Trail is worth exploring to see the huge drop offs and spectacular views. #hiking #mountains #out...
Pulmonary Embolism: What’s Next? | Strength Training, Cardio & Ultramarathon??
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My journey getting back into exercise 8 weeks after a pulmonary embolism. #pulmonaryembolism #bloodclot #exercise
I Had a Pulmonary Embolism at 28 | Signs, Symptoms & Recovery
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Six weeks ago, I discovered that I had a pulmonary embolism - blood clots in my lungs. I'm 28, fit and healthy - this isn't supposed to happen to people like me. overcoming this has been one of my biggest challenges, and i knew nothing about this until it was happening to me. young people like me can get blood clots too. dealing with something as life threatening as a blood clots in your lungs ...
Exploring the Snowy Mountains! 🏔️ | Thredbo, Kosciuszko National Park (Hiking & Travel Vlog)
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Come on a trip to the beautiful Snowy Mountains of Australia with me to explore Kosciuszko National Park, Thredbo and Jindabyne ♥️ I go hiking, liqueur tasting, and mountain watching 🏔️ Music: www.musicbed.com/ "oranges." by FriendlierBear "Tied Up (with Roger Songbird) - Instrumental" by Toby On Earth "A Cure for the Storm" by Young Oceans Locations: Wild Brumby Distillery: wildbrumby.com/ Jin...
Staying in a Cabin in a Heat Wave | Gloucester, Australia
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Over a long weekend, we took a scenic four hour drive north to Gloucester, a small town with rolling hills in country Australia and stayed at the Coucal Eco-Cabin in the Ridge, Gloucester, high up on a hill! We booked the stay through Riparide! Not sponsored....I just think the App is pretty cool. Accomodation: The Coucal Eco-Cabin, the Ridge Gloucer (www.riparide.com/stories/465-barrington-bas...
Spending the Summer in Wallerawang, Australia
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i spent the new year break in a tiny town called wallerawang, about 10 minutes away from lithgow, in country NSW, Australia. you've probably never heard of it....but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a visit. there's a huge lake, forests, churches from a few centuries ago, and an old disused powerplant. Music: Musicbed "Glad You Came - Instrumental" by Dalton Day "Questions - Instrumental" by Ja...
Spending the Afternoon with a French Bulldog
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#frenchbulldog #dog Meet Rocky! A brindle french bulldog who loves cheese and chasing rabbits (unsuccessfully). i spent an afternoon with him, playing and walking in the park. he's cute, cheeky and the best. Music by MusicBed "Who You Share It With" Layup
Tiny Cabin (Unyoked) - Heike
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a moody weekend in the mountains, hiding away in a tiny cabin //This escape was at Heike, 90 minutes north of Sydney, Australia. Hosted by Unyoked, Heike was one of their first tiny houses, hidden away in an atmospheric valley surrounded by lush hills and sweeping landscapes. I was lucky enough to capture some of the fog move over the mountains early in the morning, as well as some of the vista...
thanks for sharing😁
I am so sorry that you were unwell . Blood clots in your lungs is not good . I am so glad you seemed medical care . A most beautiful hike . God bless !
Your video is so beautiful and peaceful and hiking with your man is so beautiful . I hope your health is improving . You are a sweet beautiful lady !
Thank you - you’re very kind, I appreciate your lovely comments :)
Very interesting learning about the history of the convict trail .
Thank you - it’s a great trail! 😃
Lovely video thank you !
thanks mate 😁
Vtw csn i ask what drone are you using. I have a mini pro 3 myself. So happy with it
I use a DJI Mini 4 Pro - love it so far! Only downside is it struggles with wind a bit. Otherwise - so glad I bought it! Footage is stunning and it’s so small - I can take it anywhere!
@mimiexplores yes I have the mini pro 3 and I have been very happy with it
Hello Mimi. So glad to see another youtube startup making good local Sydney content. Now subscribed and enjoying your awesome content. Hope you enjoy mine
Thank you, you are very kind! Appreciate your kind words. Sydney has so much to offer, I love living here :) looking forward o checking out your content!
Highly recommend spraying boots and lower legs with Bosisto's Eucalyptus spray (available from Woolies/Chemist Warehouse) for leeches. Northern beaches local and whenever I hike in a group the ones who have sprayed don't get any leeches and the others do, some people use insect repellent but I find the eucalyptus less offensive
Ooh I’ve never tried that! I tried to buy insect repellant before this hike but couldn’t find any in the small shops nearby…Might give eucalyptus spray a go next hike - thank you for the tip! ☺️
Out of curiosity, do they know where the blood clots originated?
Not 100% certain, but I was told the clots most likely formed in my legs
Thanks for sharing! I've never been Australia. Another trip on my bucket list!
Chest pain and shortness of breath are huge red flags, this is why it's incredibly important to have taken a first aid class as you learn the symptoms of these life threatening conditions and can help others in case they show symptoms. That you went that long without seeking medical attention is scary, not that i'm trying to shame you because if you weren't aware of what these symptoms could be linked to then it's not easy to know. I hope you are feeling better and make a speedy recovery!
Thank you - you are right! I should have taken it more seriously earlier. I had no idea what a PE was before this - scary how little I knew, and how many people I've met since who have had this (yet symptoms are not common knowledge sadly). I'm so glad my doctor was on top of it. I'm trying to tell as many people of my symptoms as possible to hopefully make others aware so others don't make the same mistake I did.
Well my visits to this place will never be the same again. Thank you Mimi for ruining any relaxtion I may have gotten in this gorgeous area hahaha
Haha! Still a lovely place! It's relaxing *most* of the time....
@@mimiexplores I will just never go alone again lol... though arguable now I know I was never TRULY alone 😅
Another lovely episode my friend ☺️☺️
Thank you - you're so kind!
Hope you're doing better Mimi. Doctors say why this occurred or just pointed to the birth control?
Thank you - much better! It’s been about 4 months since everything and I am more or less back to normal. I have some partial explanations of what happened - I have one copy of the Factor V Leiden mutation - however this alone isn’t enough. Could have all been a perfect storm (sitting down more, dehydration, hormonal birth control), but I’m still in the long process of tests and scans to rule a lot out. I’m hoping to give a little bit of an update in my next video!
Hello my friend ,your video is nice and you takk very well 😊,have a great time
Thank you! Very kind :)
Hello my friend ,your video is nice and you takk very well 😊,have a great time
I love your vlogs and I am going to do that walk soon .
Thank you - you're so kind! This walk is so incredible, highly recommend!
So pretty thank you !
I love taking the Bells of line road that leads to Lithgow but I never heard of this small town .Thanks for your amazing video !
A fun rainforest hike, enjoy it for yourself with friends
I’m hoping to move to Australia within the next few years. Can’t wait to start hiking there 💕
Australia has the best hiking - the coast, the desert, mountains, rainforests (even snow in places!). Can’t recommend it enough 🥾
@@mimiexplores my issue is finding somewhere somewhat central to all of that ( within a few hours) I’m from Canada so road trips to get anywhere aren’t an issue, I’m planning a drive across Canada soon. Australias next 😁
This is a nice, easy hike, but this place could be haunted, maybe. As a Muslim, we believe that jinn or ghosts are creatures of God made of smokeless fire, similar to how humans are made of clay. They are invisible to us but can appear in any form, whether human or animal. Jinn could be believers or non-believers, just like humans can be good or devil. The Quran mentions Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reciting to a group of jinn. They heard his recitation, were moved by its message, and embraced Islam. Once, while staying in a remote mountain area with my friends, at 2:00 AM, someone knocked on our hotel room door. When we opened it, no one was there. We checked the security footage with the hotel manager, but despite knowing the exact time, there was no record of anyone at the door. My cousin's house has had strange experiences. One night, my aunt saw her daughter sitting on the sofa. She told her it was late and to go to sleep. The figure had staring eyes and didn't blink. When my aunt looked back moments later, her daughter was sleeping in bed, and the figure on the sofa had vanished.
I have been home from the hospital for about 3 weeks. I had PE in both lungs after a minor surgical procedure. I was interested to hear that you weren't sent home on oxygen. I will be on oxygen at least until I can get see a pulmonologist (I am in the US). The earliest appointment I could get is about 2 weeks from now. So I will be on oxygen for about 5 weeks at least. I am only using it at night and when walking. The blood thinners will be at least 3 months and possibly 6 months. My symptom was pain under my collarbone, which the nurse at my Drs. office dismissed (I inquired about it 4 different times on phone calls and visits). Thankfully, I finally went to the emergency room.
Wow - I’m very sorry to hear your pain was dismissed. The pain I felt during this time was some of the worst in my life. I was very lucky to have a very proactive doctor, as I thought I had pneumonia and had never really heard of PE before (and I didn’t believe her when she told me the x-ray showed I didn’t have pneumonia). She’s amazing and I am so glad she pushed me to get tested. I wasn’t placed on oxygen - my oxygen levels were pretty good, which is why I’m guessing things went the way they did. I’m around 14 weeks post PE now - I’ll get some more answers soon but for the moment, I am feeling so much better. The first few weeks were the toughest, and I was frustrated I wasn’t recovering “linearly” if that makes sense - it was just slow. Lots of mental recovery too, it’s really tough all round. I’m wishing you a speedy recovery from here in Australia ❤️
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Great vid dude, 25 Queenslander im eating a bowl a pasta and happy that the algorithms fed me this positive video to wind down the weekend. You are well spoken and to the point and interesting to listen to! Please post more of your adventures.
Thank you so much - your words mean a lot to me! So glad I could help end your weekend on a positive note 😄
cool!
Thanks you!
Such a cute little cabin
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i have pe now for . taking apixaban starting yesterday
Sorry to hear! It isn’t much fun….but it does get better over time. Wishing you a very speedy recovery! ❤️🩹
Epic scenery, those mountains are amazing
What a place guys, this looks and sounds amazing! Absolutely amazing!
Thank you - it was so stunning!
Make more videos
Thank you - I will!
Thank you - I live in Wallerawang and loved your video, great footage!! - I hope you'll come back and visit our great little country town again sometime!
Thank you so much for your kind comment - your town is lovely! I'm looking forward to returning soon!
Looks like a lovely place to visit. Such beautiful footage with the drone! 🌳😍 Looking forward to seeing more videos like this of your future adventures!