A Golden Walk

Wednesday 30 August

 

A very welcome coffee after our early start and 2 hour drive to the Somerset Trail at Mt Mee.

It was my turn to provide morning tea. 

Each time we visit Prince Edward Island, my husband and I have to make a visit to Georgetown, to a lovely cafe for its delicious cinnamon buns.  On Instagram recently, I found a recipe for them, that I thought I'd give a try. I have rarely had success using yeast, but other than the mixture flying around the kitchen initially, I was thrilled with my efforts. 

The Hungry Hikers said, "Don't brag. Prove it!" They were suitably impressed.

Body fuelled, we set off on our 14 kilometre hike, which was initially through soaring gums and rainforest.

The gums soared and monster bracken fern covered the forest floor. 

"Jenny, where are you?"

Camera stop equals rest stop!

About 4km in,  we entered a golden trail of flowering natives from the Pultenaea group - Pea Flowers, enjoyed for most of the remaining trail.

Both Joc and Leanne were thrilled by this section of trail.

What they were looking at.

Further on!

A passing, friendly hiker, was happy to take this shot.

The view before I climbed down from the boulder.

We were all grateful that Leanne had packed a bag of Maltesers. In a few week's time, they will have melted, this far into the hike.

I've hiked this trail on numerous occasions. I manage to forget over time, just how many short steep inclines there are!

Another section of bracken fern before the Somerset Lookout.

Somerset Dam Lookout - a beautiful spot for a rest.

Nearby was a very sad purple Pea Bush. The storm later in the day, hopefully, would have refreshed it.

Pea Flowers and possibly pink Boronia's.

Back to the rainforest. A couple of k's to go.

Here the native bees were buzzing so loudly, I just had to record them. I hope you can hear their humming.

This giant fell to the axemen, many years ago.

The final hundred metres.

Delicious homemade sandwiches for lunch were enjoyed. We were ready for the journey home.

These native Australian plants have put on a fine show this year, making for a very uplifting hike.

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