Richard made a new friend before the walk even started
We should have done this walk last week, but cancelled due to weather
So despite a cloudy and overcast forecast we were eager to go today
It is four years since we last did this walk
And it was quite difficult even then
We made it to the Fig Tree with just two water stops on the steep road
So everyone was ready for our banana break
The next section has always been overgrown and difficult to find the track
And it has not improved since we were last here
During a short break we had this great view of our banana stop
I was expecting problems following the track, and I was not disappointed.
I had to retrace our steps a couple of times to find the right track
But finally reached the clearing about 20 minutes later than expected
From here it is a good forestry track very easy to follow
Most of it has now got a hard concrete surface
Hard on the legs, but less likely to slip and fall
We all managed the “sting in the tail”
And were rewarded with a short break at our “banana stop”
A lot of banter, so much so that I walked right past our picnic stop
A hard, but very enjoyable, walk
Temperature – 5-11c
Time taken – 6 hours
Distance – 15km
Total Ascent – 625 metres
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