Due to the cancellation of the Plus Walk 25 walkers set off from the Salvation Creek picnic area.
Perfect weather for walking, however some steep, rubbly sections resulted in 4 walkers turning back before lunch.
The rest continued on to a beautiful, scenic lunch spot overlooking Cowan Creek with some attractive wildflowers & lots of congenial company.
Concluded with a much appreciated coffee at Terrey Hills, where they coped admirably with the large influx of walkers! (Having been previously warned).
Justice at 15 paces. Don W was late for the start. Mike was Hill View's own Gary Cooper. Fortunately for the walk, both protagonists missed.
Not far along the track we came to a photographic device, tied to a tree, low to the ground. One walker claimed the camera took a photo every minute. Back at the lab, the techician was in for a lineup of HVB faces. Towards the end of the walk was the fox control sign, perhaps explaining the need for the camera.
Wild flowers were in abundance, even as winter approaches. On the right a tea tree and below, Prickly Moses Acacia ulicifolia
What was leader Christine trying to do at morning tea? Sorry, the editor can't remember..
MIsty Cowan Creek - but it was 'eyes down' and all concentration on the rubbly track.
The lunch view of Cowan Creek was special ...
... as was the bush in which the walkers settled
After lunch - back to the rubble. This time mostly uphill, which is easier and safer than down. Every one made it.
Amongst all the stones, Common Sundew Drosera spathulata and Heath Banksia Banksia ericfolia
A photo taken after lunch - almost everyone.
Leaders – Christine McA & Sue F (thank you for stepping in at such late notice as Wendy P didn’t make it back from Vic!)
Walkers – Helen A, Ida, Margaret B, Elaine E, Mike, Aileen, Sue K, Helen L, Cherry & Peter, Lydia, Robyn M, Marilyn, Lea, Claude & Margaret, John & Pat, Pragati, Guenter, Vreni, Don W, Margaret W.
Words - Christine McA.
Photos - Helen A (1-4), Christine McA ( 5, 9, 13, 15), Don W (6-8, 10, 12, 14), Marilyn (12).