I received and just watched the DVD of the film, Tracks, which tells the story of Australian walker, Robyn Davidson who walked 1700 miles across the West Australian desert in 1977. She walked, with her Lab and 4 camels as her only regular companions. The journey took over half a year and nearly cost her her life and her sanity. We will be showing this film, along with Wild, which I mentioned a few weeks ago, and The Way as our features in a Walkers’ Film Fest in mid-April.
I looked at some of the actual photos from Davidson’s life and travel and the film has done a superb job of capturing her accomplishment and her unbelievable courage. Particularly powerful is the sub-plot of her relationship with her animals and her connection with the Aboriginal culture she passed through in the desert.
You’re invited to come and watch this film, and also join us for some walks and talks which will form part of this walkers’ weekend event. More to come.
Yours , on the journey,
Ray
Robyn Davidson writes in her journal:
Many times since the trek I have been asked why I made it, and I answer that the trip speaks for itself. But for those who persist I would add these few thoughts. I love the desert and its incomparable sense of space. I enjoy being with Aborigines and learning from them.I like the freedom inherent in being on my own, and I like the growth and learning processes that develop from taking chances.
read all her comments here
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