The enigma of Hanging Rock

I think a lot of people visit here believing that the story of the missing schoolgirls is true.

Regardless, there is a lot of spirituality here – one can feel it in the air. No doubt the legend of ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ plays a part in that, but I’m guessing there would also be Indigenous mysticism surrounding this place.

So powerful that these forces were that the Gift Shop and Cafe were not open, despite a high number of tourists visiting. However, the boomgate and the machine where you pay ten dollars prior to exiting were in perfect working order.

In an interesting post-script, the strangeness continued on the drive back to Melbourne. For reasons not explained, we were pulled over by the police as they wanted to see my identity and ask what I was doing. I think it was more the NSW plates that triggered the cops, rather than any magic that may have rubbed off on us from Hanging Rock.

More photos below…

The Elvis ’68 Comeback Special

The 1968 television special played a pivotal role in the new Elvis movie.

I had seen parts of it before, such as the black leather set and the closing number (see photo above), but had not seen the entire show.

So imagine my surprise when I found the full version online, complete with Elvis using karate on dozens of bad guys whilst singing ‘It Hurts Me’ to a damsel in distress.

If you don’t believe me, check out the screenshots below…