A total of 23 walkers took the challenge to walk from Westmead station to Meadowbank station.
The day started foggy and cool, but once the sun broke through, after morning tea, it became very warm and humid.
The first part of the walk, across Parramatta Park and along the river bank provided great opportunities to see some of the older buildings still standing and to learn some of the early history of Parramatta. The excellent work done by Parramatta Council to beautify the river bank was also able to be appreciated.
Morning tea was at the old Female Orphanage at Rydalmere, now the Parramatta campus of UWS. Just after this, a Fairy Wren observed the first walkers for a few seconds before darting off again.
The walk continued on a new walkway around the river side of the Rydalmere industrial area - a much nicer proposition than having to walk along busy streets.
A short drinks break at Royal Shores, previously the naval stores depot at Ermington, provided the chance to learn the history of the famous submarine AE2.
After a couple of wet areas on the path and a walk through the mangroves, lunch was taken in a shady play area in Melrose Park.
Immediately following that, John M, who had had to attend a commitment earlier in the day, joined us to provide inspiration for the short but energetic walk up to Meadowbank and the welcome coffee house.
Thanks to Don B for acting as Trailer and to Maurice, who had kindly volunteered to help co-lead, if the group had had to be split.
Our Leader Briefs Us
Good Site For A Power House Museum Is That A White Elephant ?
Gasworks Bridge Lennox Bridge
Morning Tea At The Female Orphan School
DJ Replacement Head In The Clouds Ex Parramatta Hospital
Boer War Memorial
By The Parramatta River
Lunchtime – Don Shows His Son’s Wedding Photos!
Reflections on Parramatta River: From Olympic Park Wharf From Wentworth Point
Sue With Slow Down On Her Hat
Coffee at café at Meadowbank station
Leaders: Michael and Sue
Walkers: Helen, Maurice, Bert, John M, Bella and Pete, Aileen, Lyndy, Anne G, Anne R, Margaret, Don B, Don Wo, Ruth, Lyn, Mary, Christine, Rhondda, Guenher, Sue B and visitor Dennis
Photos By: Christine McA (1,6,7,14,16,17,23), Don Wo (2,3,5,9,10,18,19), Lyndy (12,22), Pete (4,8,11,13,15,20,21)
Words By: Michael