by Bronwen Whyatt | Sep 6, 2023 | Art, Food, Travel
Bronwen Whyatt beat lockdown and rode along the Great Victorian Rail Trail, tasting gourmet food and exploring accommodation options along the way. She also packed a sketchbook. Day 1 on the Great Victorian Rail Trail: Mansfield – Bonnie Doon When I left...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jan 12, 2023 | Voie du Piemont-Pyreneen
La Voie du Piémont Pyrénéen – the fifth way through France Crossing France, there are four main routes, but this year, I chose the ‘fifth way’, La Voie du Piémont Pyrénéen. Here’s what I found. The Grand Randonee 78 (GR78) In 2015, I walked...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Nov 7, 2022 | Art, Music, Travel
My path with art to the 18th Mendelssohn Music Week (Musikwoche) concert in Wengen My four-month odyssey across Europe has certainly pulled out some great surprises, not least, a little music festival celebrating Mendelssohn, in a protestant church with the most...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jan 19, 2022 | Music, Suzuki method
What is the parent role in the Suzuki teaching triangle? The parent role is an integral part of the Teaching Triangle. In lessons, the parent is a co-student, paying attention and taking notes, observing the teacher and modelling appropriate behaviour for their child....
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jan 19, 2022 | Music, Suzuki method
What was Dr Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy on learning to play an instrument?This method of teaching originated in Japan in the mid-20th century with a self-taught violinist, Dr Shinichi Suzuki. He was an observant and thoughtful man who applied his reasoning...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Oct 3, 2018 | Creativity
He’d only just sat down, carefully leaning his portfolios against the end of the bench. Dressed in Melbourne blacks, I could tell he was an artist of some kind. “Do you think that’s a joke?” he said getting up and walking forward a couple of...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jul 11, 2018 | France, Philosophy, Travel, Via Podiensis
The first week is for the body I read in the book, Paris to the Pyrenees, that it is said the first week of a long walk is for the body, the second, the mind and rest for the spirit. Well I have spent the first week of my walk sacrificing my body to the mountains of...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jun 24, 2018 | France, Travel, Via Podiensis, Via Tolosana
Longwalker’s packing list I have been practice-packing for months. It can only mean one thing – my next longwalk in France is long overdue. I’ve booked it and July approaches. In preparation I have reviewed my Via Tolosana longwalker’s packing...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jun 17, 2018 | France, Music, Travel, Via Podiensis
As you know, I will venture to France again for more walking soon, and while I’m at it, another marathon effort will be undertaken by lots of crazy cyclists in the feat known as the Tour de France. Someone asked me this week whether my route will take me...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jun 3, 2018 | France, Philosophy, Via Podiensis
You may remember last time I walked in France, I eventually blogged my 46 days. Well this time, I’m only going to hold myself to 100 words a day plus a photo … on Instagram. If you want to walk with me – head on over. bronwhy2018 on Instagram...
