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It was a case of the best-laid plans which today did go awry. This time we couldn’t blame Covid. It was a combination of high tide and recent heavy rain. We four leaders were forewarned by our recce on the previous Wednesday when the officially named ‘Stepping Stones’ over Middle Harbour Creek were steps for giants. But, we reasoned, we’d had little rain since then so we were hopeful. Hopes were dashed and we ambled downstream to morning tea at Rocky Creek. Not to be beaten, an hour later we returned to the fateful crossing but even our combined wishing couldn’t make the necessary rocks emerge. A barefoot Claude was keen to give it a try but discretion won out over valour. Gracefully accepting defeat, we retraced our steps up the Bungaroo Track and out of the valley.
The briefing Beginning the descent Which way were they going?
Welcome flat section of track Middle Harbour Creek A happy group before we reachced the Stepping Stones
Claude pointing the wrong way...... ..... then posing with Margaret for a wedding anniversary pic.
One of the morning tea groups The men trying to social distance
Ladies doing morning tea Claude and Margaret celebrating
We saw another lace monitor Lunch spot looking out over the valley
Most of us were still chirpy enough for coffee afterwards
At a mere 6 or 7 km, it may have been the shortest ever Regular walk but it was one of those happy, relaxed walks that leaves everyone smiling.
Thank you Co-Leader Elaine, Support Leaders Wendy P and Chris McA, First Aider Ros, Tail Ender John G and to all the Happy Souls who made the day.
Those Happy Souls were Tim, Annette Ell, Bill McD, Lydia, John M, Claude and Margaret, Elizabeth P, Pragati, Pauline, Don Wo, Daryl
Words: Mary
Photos: Pauline (7), Chris McA (1,2,5,8,9,10,12,14,15), Don Wo (3,4,6,11,13)