The weather over Easter was perfect this year. Crisp, sunny blue skies, and no sound from the heavily congested motorway, thanks to the atmospheric conditions. Monday evening a thunderstorm suddenly arrived from the west and dumped 15 mls of rain. On waking yesterday [Tuesday] the horizon still looked ominous.
The Gaiter Girls drove to Venmans Conservation Park, just 20 minutes away, for a 6.30 am meetup. Foggy bush and a friendly wallaby greeted us.
The soaring gums looked impressive in the morning light. As the morning woke up we were greeted by lovely blue skies.
This is a walk we haven't done for some time. In my mind it was mostly flat. Thankfully the rain of the previous evening made the gravelly slopes easier to negotiate. Spot Rachel's Yorkie, Peggotty, happily charging up the incline, unlike yours truly.
Guess who they are waiting for?
A gentle down.
The gorgeous Peggotty shaking her head because I was so slow!
The creeks were full and the stepping stones were invaluable.
Clever Peggotty!
Posers!
I tried to follow BUT - for the first time my balance let me down. Rachel had to come back and give me her hand to steady me. Damn old age! Thankfully I was fine for the remaining crossings. Pic below was taken before I failed.
Later
A cuppa and a chat were enjoyed before we set off for home. On my return the local Noisy Minors were creating World War 111 in our neighbours garden and pergola area. It is nature's way but it makes me sad every time.
Looks humid. Your excursions are always a treat.
ReplyDeleteNo humidity. Thank goodness it’s gone for the next few months.
DeleteThe wallaby was a nice greeter. I can’t distinguish them from roos. It is unusual to read of rain in your area. You did well to complete the walk. Those birds are quite noisy and not as colourful as some of those you have! Enjoy the rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteNor can we really, Marie. If it is small we say wallaby. If it is tall, kangaroo. But there are many small kangaroos. The Minors are always in our garden and chase many lovely birds away. At present the Fairy Wrens have returned, but I wonder for how long?
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your beautiful countryside with trees so different to our own. My balance isn’t great these days. I hate walking along narrow paths where there is a high drop down. B x
ReplyDeleteDitto the narrow paths and high drops feeling.
DeleteMy hiking poles come in handy for keeping balance when walking across slippery rocks or logs. I really like seeing your photos from the foggy morning to when it began to wake up!
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful Autumn morning. No poles as I reembered the hike as flat! Ha, ha.
DeleteI think many of us can relate to the balance issues. I think you do better than most of us! It looked to be beautiful from foggy beginning to sunshiny end!
ReplyDeleteI've always been the one to lead the others on. Now the reality of age has to be accepted but so far, not graciously.
DeleteSo cool to see the wallaby! Looks like those stepping stones were really critical (or water-proof hiking boots!).
ReplyDeleteWE always get excited when we see our furry friends and that is quite often.
DeleteSo beautiful! I love the picture of the wallaby. It looks pretty and nice. What's the difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby? Is it possible to have a wallaby at home?
ReplyDeleteThe wallaby is smaller than the kangaroo. Orphaned joeys are often then kept as pets.
DeleteAnd what a beautiful walk it was! I too should do some exercises to improve my balance... and might have needed hiking poles on those stepping stones. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend! xx
Best time of year for walking, Sara.
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