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Walkers: Linda (leader), Helen, Doris, Diane, Margaret, Michael.
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We arrived at the lighthouse 6 hours after starting our walk. The first sighting of the lighthouse was so exciting. It is perched out on rocks and looks brilliant glistening in the sun. We still had 3 kilometres to walk to get there, which included “Heart Attack Hill”. We were welcomed by our hosts Chris and Ailsa, who put the kettle on for us. I just happened to glance out the window, before the kettle boiled, and “Oh my God” is what came out of my mouth. We had noticed the wind getting stronger but we were not anticipating what we saw. The black mass of a storm was heading towards us across the ocean; it was actually frightening, especially when it hit us. The house was shaking and the hail came down. The sea was huge crashing up on the rocks, it took my breath away. All through the night, whilst we were snuggled in our sleeping bags, we listened to the storm. The next morning the caretakers told us that the wind reached 135 kilometres per hour, WOW.
Linda
Comments on the trip:
Doris: Exhilarating, especially when I first saw the light house. There were a couple of times on the walk in that I started to lose it because my energy levels were dropping; I went quiet so that I could concentrate.
Helen: The group were very supportive of each other, we mixed well. I was amazed at how stunning the vegetation was, the contrast of the black trunks, new green growth against the grey rocks.
Diane: Because of the fire going through the rocks have been exposed and they look stunning.
Margaret: This has been a real physical challenge for me but to be with people who were appreciating the environment helped me refocus my thoughts.
Michael: I am amazed at the delicateness of the plants living under such a harsh environment. Having not been here before everything is so new for me.
Linda: I was apprehensive about going because of the fires but I was blown away by the new life, it is like the Prom has had a rebirth. I could not believe how majestic the rock formations were. I’ve been here before and never seen the rocks; it’s like viewing the skeleton of the Prom.
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