Today's walk is the easiest hike we've done so far.
From Northcliffe we walked towards Schafer, just 10km or so away.
So we were able to wander, take our time, and take photos, whilst absorbing our beautiful surroundings.
The weather was perfect, cool and sunny, and we were in high spirits.
I have bought a new pair of runners (mmmm bright blue..... soooo fashionable) which have been completely brilliant.
We are deep in karri forest- it rains often here, and there is mud and puddles here and there.
I spotted a large tiger snake drinking from a puddle, but he scarpered before I managed to get the camera out to snap a photo.
At camp, we noticed someone had left a large foam mattress on the one the bunks, so we slept in great comfort. We were joined by John, who is doing the whole Bibb in about 38 days - a massive effort, with many days topping 40km!
In the morning, a fog sat heavily over the lake, so we took our time getting ourselves organised, and enjoyed our surrounds with a sense of relaxation before the day's hike.
We came across quite a few hikers - there are many people in their 60s and 70s walking which is such an inspiration!
On our return back to Northcliffe, we decided a parma at the local (very local) was in order. Salad bar!!! The biggest salad bar I've ever seen! When they presented us with our 'salad plate' it was a little like a "let's see who can pile the most pasta/rice/veges/seafood extender onto their plate competition"..... and THEN they brought out the parmas - enormous! As big as your plate! We gorged ourselves, soaked up the local atmosphere (a few unemployed blokes hung around talking amongst themselves about horseracing and drinking beer) before heading back to camp.
Another brilliant Bibb experience!
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