Walkers: Steph (leader), Coralie, Mabel, John, Linda, Irene, Helen, Sandra, Tony, Lothar, Dianne, Diane.
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On Friday afternoon Irene, Helen and I left just after 2pm and travelled, via Cavendish, to Emu Park Holiday Park. We got the fires going inside and out then settled down to drinks and bickies and dips. It was not long before the others arrived and everyone settled in for a quiet night. Some camped outside in the frost whilst others had booked a cabin.
After breakfast discussion took place as to where we were going. We initially split into 3 groups. One group left straight away for Mount Difficult, another group had not finished breakfast so they headed to Mount Difficult a bit later; the third group were yet to decide where to go. The second Mount Difficult group met the first group not far from the start as they had been to look at some falls and then bush bashed back to the main track where we met them. Although the sign said it was only 5km to the top it took us about 2 ½ hours to get there. There was a lot of rock scrambling and it was up hill most of the way.
The reward at the top was well worth it. The sky was crystal clear and we had views that were breath taking. There was a slight breeze blowing which made it freezing so we did not stay long and we headed down again. I always find going down harder and this was no exception.
We stopped at the Wartook coffee shop for a late afternoon tea, then back to camp. We found the others had walked from the camp ground to the coffee shop for lunch and had had a great day as well.
The fires were already blazing and Lothar set about cooking the camp roasts and vegetables. Everyone enjoyed sitting outside by the camp fire whilst tea was being prepared. The feast was huge, meat, vegetables and an egg plant lasagne; this was followed by three different types of sweets. The Warrnambool Porkers lived up to their reputation.
Breakfast was well catered for with waffles, bananas, mascarpone cheese, maple syrup, yogurt and as if that was not enough, bubble and squeak.
Thanks to Steph for putting the weekend on, it’s been a while since we have been there and it was great to see the number of walkers supporting the activity.
Linda H
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