We all know that ducks are really at home in water, so the Monday walkers were wishing at one stage that we had webbed feet ! But back to the start……..
We began our walk in fine, but overcast weather. It was mostly on a fire trail through lovely bush, where once again the grass trees of all sizes were looking really magnificent. Although the weather conditions were not perfect, we were confident that all would go well. We had a comfortable morning tea stop but it was shortly after then that the rain started to tumble down – very heavily - and eventually we decided to back track . This is most unusual for us, but it really seemed the sensible thing to do. Already the previously dry trail was extremely wet, with rivulets running all over ( Denise's photo shows this!) The rain did finally clear and we were able to enjoy the rest of the return trip. Just off the main road, almost at our starting point, we saw a lovely waterfall. We were lucky enough to find tables and seats in the small park near our cars for our lunch break. Fortunately the rain stayed away for us then.
It was a bit disappointing, but there’s always next time – perhaps the weather will be more kind.
I love rain, Noela, so I wasn't really disappointed, although it would have been nice to to have walked a bit longer, that's true. Nevertheless, it's a good walk and for anybody out there in cyberspace who's interested, take note! It's a walk worth doing; beautiful bushland and lots of interesting little hidden rock and water formations.
ReplyDeleteWe were adequately equipped for some rain, so not unpleasant, although the track was becoming rather waterlogged, and it seemed wise to turn back when we did. The walk is a good one for newcomers to bushwalking, although it would be best to try it on a dry day. Next time hopefully we'll be able to "go the whole distance". Another pleasant day, despite the weather.
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