03 November - Regular Walk: The Illawarra - Wombarra to Thirroul

2023 11 3 Reg Don Wo we were heading over thereWe were heading over there

 

Twenty two members undertook this scenic walk along the Illawarra coastline. Alighting the train at Wombarra, it was a steep pathway down to Scarborough Beach.  Difficulty was experienced in passing a rock outcrop on the beach with waves lapping up as the tide rose-some wet feet. Then up through the cemetery and along the footpath beside Lawrence Hargrave Drive to Coledale Beach for morning tea. Given the tide and sea conditions we continued along the footpath to Brickyard Point where we rejoined the intended route. We passed behind Sharkies Beach and Austinmeer Beach to Thirroul Beach for lunch.  It was decided not to proceed to Sandon Point but to head to Thirroul Station for coffee and the train home. A big thank you to our first aid officers Lyndy and Elizabeth who professionally handled two unfortunate incidents along the track. Thanks also to Tail End Charlie-Michael.




2023 11 03 Reg Peter R 2A 12023 11 03 Reg Bert B2023 11 3 Reg Don Wo group leaving Wombarra stn

                        Leaving Wombarra Station and walking down to the Surf Club, Leader Don B commented on the enormous size of the commuter car park (right)
2023 11 3 Reg Don Wo arriving at the beach                                                                                                              Arriving at the beach
2023 11 03 Reg Peter R 5 A2023 11 03 Reg HelenA 1005 Rocky going 12023 11 03 Reg HelenA 1006 Rocky going 2 2023 11 3 Reg Pauline                                                                                Rocky going!

2023 11 3 Reg Don Wo no one wanted a swimNo one wanted a swim2023 11 3 Reg Don Wo not everyones kettle of fishNot everyone's kettle of fish

                  2023 11 3 Reg Christine M 20231103 102223 MediumTurbulent Seas

               

2023 11 03 Reg Peter R 8A           2023 11 03 Reg HelenA 1032 Cemetry sign2023 11 03 Reg HelenA 1029 Grave at Scarborogh Cemetry
                                                                                         Graves at Scarborough Cemetery and Cemetry sign
     
                                                                                                     Mary and Don B hold their audiences
2023 11 03 Reg HelenA 1127 A sign on every post 22023 11 03 Reg HelenA 1128 A sign on every post 3
                                                                                                 A sign on every post
2023 11 3 Reg Don Wo stopped fpr a breather Copy Stopped for a breather


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                                                                                                                                                                                    
2023 11 03 Reg Peter R 12 A
           Making a splash                                                  Identification required  please !                                            Memorial boat for community leader Mike Dwyer
2023 11 03 Reg HelenA 1440 Don Wo works on his photos Don Wo works on his photos

        

 

                2023 11 3 Reg Christine M20231103 140137 MediumLeaders, Don B and Bert relax at coffee

  

 

 

 

 Walkers:Don B and Bert led twenty others  namely; Helen A,Susan B,Elaine, Michael and Sue, Mary, Lyndy, Dawn, Christine M, Elizabeth, Wendy P, Peter and Bella, Guenter, Kurt, Vreni, Lyn, Cleona, Pauline, Don Wo.

Photos: Don Wo,1,2,5,10,11,20 ,  Helen A ;7,8,13,15,18,19,24. Christine 12,25, Phyllis 9,  Peter R; 3,6,14,16,17,21,22,23 Bert 4

Words: Don B