Day 12
19.2 km
Cum 247.5 km
Camped: Murray Campsite
Actually didn’t have too bad a rest. I was up at 05h45 and out of camp by 06h20.
It wasn’t overcast, which was great considering the forecast!
I had two big climbs today , and both were a little disappointing as there weren’t really good views to see clearly. Also, unfortunately, it started to rain just before each climb, so it was very sweaty inside the rain jacket and wet from outside rain.
As I was resting on a log after one of the smaller climbs of today, I sat and enjoyed the birds. Very small birds were very active around here and some popped in to say hello too. Also spotted at Blue Wren, a little closer than before.
Not too far from here I also spotted an echidna, right alongside the path. When it realised I posed no threat, it carried on foraging. Very cute bundle of quills 😉
I was only some 1km away from camp when I strong shower came down. Of course, enough to wet me quite well! Why not wait 15min rain???
Came into camp at 12h10. Just in time for lunch. Then changed out of the wet clothes in an attempt to dry them before tomorrow. Luckily a couple of hours later the sun did come out!!
I was alone at camp for a while and sat to watch the birds again. I noticed blue wrens here too and tried very hard to get a picture… but not great ones.
This camp is on the Murray River and so there is quiet a variety of birdlife.
