Gathering of Regular and Plus Walkers at Wharf 5 for Drummoyne and Huntleys Point
Missing.......Goldfields House No 1 Alfred Street
Sixteen Regular walkers separated from the Plus group at Drummoyne Wharf, on a cloudy but pleasant day, with showers forecast. We admired some of the houses through Drummoyne, passed along the waterfront by Birkenhead, and crossed Iron Cove Bridge.
Nearly there! Gargoyles
Approaching and crossing Iron Cove Bridge Morning tea was at King George Park, just across the bridge, with the usual amenities, plus gym equipment, and great water views.
Pete, Bella, Steve and Jan enjoying their morning tea view
Looking good, Elaine! Peaceful Parramatta River under a not so peaceful looking sky
We continued through the grounds of Callan Park, where some historical background was provided.
Leader expounding on Callan Park and a view of some of the buildings located on the 60 hectare heritage listed site in Lilyfield
Another way to grow a fig tree!
The small houses and streets of Lilyfield provided much interest, and (after a short detour), we located the footbridge over Victoria Rd.
Pretty cottage Old Abbco Bakery
Onward and over the Anzac Bridge.
A bronze memorial statue of an Australian Anzac soldier ("digger") in the "rest on arms reverse" drill position.
By the far end of the bridge, the forecast showers showed up, and raincoats and umbrellas miraculously appeared . We were still able to wonder at the vast stone walls of the old quarries, but by the time we reached Pyrmont Bridge, the rain had really set in, and, by universal agreement, the walk finished there. Some headed for trains. Others found a coffee nearby.
In spite of the abrupt ending, there was general consensus that the walk had been worthwhile.
Elaine E and Dawn led fourteen walkers Mike and Sue, Lilian, Lyndy, Chris McA, Lydia, Ida, Ruth, Steve and Jan, Elizabeth P, Pete and Bella and Don Wo.
First Aiders: Lyndy and Don Wo and Mike acted as tail ender. Thanks all!
Words by Elaine E
Photos by Pete (1, 17-20, 22), Don Wo (2, 4, 10-12, 14), Lilian (3, 6, 9, 21), Chris McA (5, 7, 8, 13,15, 16)