On leaving the ferry from the Quay, 10 walkers separated from the larger group, to undertake the Regular walk. It was a great relief to have a sunny and cool day, with a little wind at times, and a complete contrast to the very wet day before.
The walk follows the foreshore; we checked out the old Quarantine Station, with its cattle and horse stalls, and had a pleasant morning tea spot at Halliday Park.
Headland parks and golf courses provided plenty of green spaces, although the walking was all on paths. The older suburbs provided a contrast with the newer developments along the river, and in Cabarita itself. Information about the history of the area was provided at lunch time. Lunch was by the water at Cabarita Park, not far from the ferry wharf.
Then - the group deserted the leader! All but one decided to catch the ferry to Meadowbank, and home from there, leaving one leader to head in the opposite direction! Coffee at Meadowbank (possibly).
good day enjoyed by all.
The boatshed at Abbotsford Ferry Wharf:
Remembrances of Christmases past? Or is the roof a general storage area for the next kerbside collection? 
On The Great North Road - A new house under construction and a California Bungalow. Architecture changes over the years. (The extension to the bungalow is from an intermediate period.)
The first of many parks: Leaders Elaine E and Dawn address their followers.
How many of our walks have a reminder of H. Lawson?
'Henry Lawson Park, formerly known as Buckingham’s Reserve, was dedicated on September 3rd, 1938 in honour of Henry Lawson. Three trees were planted by the Henry Lawson Literary Society by the poet's widow, Bertha Lawson and Dame Mary Gilmore at the dedication ceremony.
Henry Lawson lived in Abbotsford for a short time before his death and died in a house in Great North Road opposite Abbotsford Public School in 1922.'
At left: The group ponders a carving of an armchair.
Above: A tiled 'map' with no visible accompanying explanation.
Below: (Still in Henry Lawson Park.) There was no doubt about what the flock of ibis were doing. Whatever the food, it was tasty.
Morning tea in Halliday Park.
Now on the western side of the bay. Three lovely parks.
In Bayview park a Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the broad-leaved paperbark
and nearby, mangroves
Pelican Quays- an upmarket development with the old Bushells factory building in the background
A gazebo in Prince Edward Park.
Lunch in Cabarita park, where all but two walkers sought protection from the sun under a Port Jackson Fig tree.
Eight walkers enjoyed coffee in the Village Plaza mid-way between Meadowbank Ferry Wharf and Meadowbank Station - everyone too busy talking to pose for the photographer.
Walkers were Elaine E and Dawn (leaders), Helen A, Margaret B, Barrie, Lydia, John G, Aileen, Rosemary S and Kevin.
Words by Elaine E. The photo of morning tea from Elaine and the other photos from Helen A.