Walkers: Coralie (Leader), Ken & Marg F & Di F
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Well, it was supposed to be the Timboon Rail Trail, but due to circumstances beyond our control we went to the Chimney Pots instead. We set off in grey dismal weather with the promise of rain looming! The rain did hold off long enough for us to have a quick (thermos) coffee (& a piece of Marg’s homemade cake) before starting the walk. I was beginning to wonder about these so called Chimney Pots – we could not see them for the thick cloud! Just like the last time I was there! Our leader assured me they were there! At the track junction we decided to go up backwards! No, not walk backwards but to ascend the descent and vice versa! It wasn’t long before we were donning rain coats – which we were able to leave on for the duration of the walk. However, who is going to complain about a little fine rain on a walk!!! And of course, apart from the obvious, rain/moisture brings the added bonus of funghi! And yep, there was lots of it!
We were all interested to try out the last part of the track – which was cut by none other than the Warrnambool Bushwalkers on one of our track maintenance weekends. I am pleased to report the track is as good as it was when we cut it, and we all went up to that last little bit – what a lovely view – pity we couldn’t see it through the clouds! We found a charming little sheltered spot for lunch on the way down. Then hey presto! the cloud started to clear! However, no amount of persuasion could convince our driver to turn around and go back just to see the real view! Oh well, maybe next time! I think it was the thought of getting to Madigans for coffee and cake was just too strong. Then . . . disaster struck! . . . Madigans was closed – 3pm on Sunday afternoon and it was closed! Once we recovered our composure we pushed on to Koroit and just managed to get to the Bakery in time for the essential after walk refreshments! PHEW!
Thanks Coralie for leading a most enjoyable walk, thanks Ken for being the driver and hanks Marg for your wonderful company (and pre walk cake!!)
Di
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