The view from my "office"

Today's office Mt Koko, Oahu. Got to about 40 steps from the top, there was a medical incident on the steps. not sure what, but considered it would be not appropriate to step over a prone person receiving medical attention. Brilliant views, and the climb.... realising I am not getting any younger.

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ANZAC Day, Villers-Bretonneux, 12:45am departure from our Gite, security checks and transfers to shuttle bus in Glisy, arrival at the memorial at 1:45am. There was an excellent series of stories, film clips, and musical items, hosted by Stephanie Brantz until 5:15am, when the program began.
Arrival at the memorial
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Walk up to the site of proceedings
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They projected photos on to the tower of the memorial of AIF soldiers who died in 1917.
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Laying a wreath with daughter and granddaughter for 1924 Reginald Oates and 1923 Clifford Oates (36Bn) and 866 Ronald Oates (35Bn).
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Reg survived the war, minus his left leg, but the other two remained behind forever on the Western Front.
 

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