Walkers: Linda, Irene, Helen, John, Glenda
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Irene and I drove to the Otway Light House on the Wednesday where we left our car. We were picked up by the Otway Shuttle and taken to Marengo where we started the walk. This service is well worthwhile and very informative.
After loading up our packs we headed west towards Elliott Ridge. We were walking on the rocks at low tide and we had not gone 500 metres and I slipped on some seaweed and fell. At that point we decided that we would in future stay on the high ground.
The walking was not difficult, steady but not arduous. The weather was overcast but no rain. In fact it was absolutely perfect walking conditions. The track is well defined and the scenery spectacular. It was not long before we were at the camp. We had settled down well when another walker arrived. She was a young woman from Belgium and carried a pack which was massive. Another hour later 3 other walkers arrived, all young men who are studying in Australia. There was an American, Iranian and the last was from Pakistan. How lucky were we to be with such a group of different cultures we could not believe it. We had many laughs as each group prepared their evening meals.
The following day we meandered our way towards Blanket Bay arriving just on lunch time. We had not booked into the walk in sites but chose to go to the drive in area. I can understand why this area is so popular during the tourist season. It is truly magic. What I could not understand was why the toilets were in such a state of disrepair, they were filthy.
Later that day Helen arrived in her car to stay with us (I will let Helen write this section).
The following morning John and Glenda arrived to walk with the 3 of us to the
Lighthouse. There were some very steep sections but also some stunning scenery.
It was a most enjoyable day, especially being able to catch up with John and
Glenda who we have not seen for some time.
After arriving at the Lighthouse I took Helen, John and Glenda back to their
cars where we said our farewells.
Linda
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