OCTOBER 2016 : SYDNEY : SEVEN BRIDGES WALK - 30 kms - 8 hours with breaks

                                           

Excellent staff and volunteers who made the organisation seamless.

First bridge - Sydney Harbour. Michelle and I join the other 15,000 walkers at 8.30am.

Stunning views of Sydney Harbour.

Barangaroo Reserve - with Anzac Bridge in the background.

Pyrmont Bridge

Climbing up to the Anzac Bridge

Anzac Bridge

Walking through Callan Park to the Rozelle Village Stamp Point.

Iron Cove Bridge 

Refreshments and toilet stops along the route

Enterprising locals 

Neighbourhoods preparing for Halloween

Views from Gladesville Bridge

Gladesville Bridge

Native trees

Orchids

Bush paths

Bushland near Tambourine Bay

Creativity in the suburbs

Rest near Longueville

Wollstonecraft

One of the few Brush Turkeys we encountered

Last stamping Point at Wollstonecraft Village

Lavender Bay

Back at our starting point, Milson's Point.

Back to Milson's Point to celebrate. A bit footsore but no blisters!

M&M

OCTOBER 2016 : CANBERRA : Shepherd's Lookout - Uriarra Crossing loop walk - 13 kms - 5 hours (with breaks)

Glorious Spring day . 24o and clear.

 Vivid buttercups

The confluence of the Molonglo and Murrumbidgee Rivers from Shepherd's Lookout

Good tracks and views, surrounded by lush bushland.

Photos courtesy of Monica Stephens.

M&M

OCTOBER 2016 : CANBERRA : Spring walks

We regularly enjoy walks in our local area. After (unusual) plentiful rain during winter the bush is full of surprises.

NAMADGI NATIONAL PARK

THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM, CANBERRA

MULLIGAN'S FLAT, CANBERRA

BLACK MOUNTAIN AND THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS

We have walked in some spectacular settings overseas but it is wonderful to return to Australia and see our landscape with fresh eyes and appreciate its unique flora and fauna.

M&M