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2018 7 20 Reg Pete cowan creek SmallP1040848                                                                                                                           COWAN CREEK


Nineteen keen walkers met at the start, on a cool, slightly cloudy day. At morning tea, we overlooked Cowan Creek, with Apple Tree Bay in

the distance. The bush was in good condition. In some sections, one side of the track had been burned, we hoped as hazard reduction.
New growth was already appearing. The main wildflower seen was boronia, with signs of further flowering coming. Lunch at the spectacular
Peach Tree Lookout met with general approval, although the wind had come up, as predicted, causing lots of ripples on the creek below.
Return along the Long Track meant we reached the cars before two, followed by coffee at Terrey Hills as usual.


2018 07 20 Reg Chris McA group on firetrail 20180720 103918 2018 7 20 Reg Pete walkers on firetrail P1040824 2018 7 20 Reg Pete cowan trail SmallP1040837
On the way to morning tea - the firetrails were hard, moderate or easy


2018 7 20 Reg Pete SmallP1040844 2018 7 20 Reg Pete morning tea SmallP1040832 2018 7 20 Reg Pete MT view SmallP1040831
Gathering for morning tea - and the distant view of Cowan Creek

2018 07 20 Reg Chris McA hibbertia spp 20180720 112524 2018 7 20 Reg Pete boronia SmallP1040838 2018 07 20 Reg Chris McA grevillea spp 20180720 111623
The flowers are starting to appear


2018 07 20 Reg Chris McA scribbly gums pragati 20180720 104010 Walker with two good friends


2018 07 20 Reg Chris McA Pete and view 20180720 113730 2018 07 20 Reg Chris McA lovely cowan ck 20180720 123905
Phtographer photographed................... ................and another view of the sparkling Cowan Creek


2018 07 20 Reg Chris McA coffee time 20180720 141743
Proceedings finished as usual with coffee of numerous varieties
Elaine E. and Dawn led Don B., Susan and Maurice, Michael F., Ros and John, Mary, Rosie, Chris McA, Steve and Jan, Pragati, Bella and Pete,

Vreni, Drina, Peter T.

Photos: Chris McA (2,8,10,11,12,13,14); Pete (1,3,4,5,6,7,9)

Words: Elaine E