Day 33
29 km
Cum 706.2 km
Camped: Dog Pool
Terrible lack of sleep last night, was midnight and I was still awake! 🙁
Was up and out of the hut by 06h00 for my alternative route to Dog Pool, skipping Lake Maringup Hut.
The first portion of the route was good, spotted some orchids and did my first water crossing. Cold, cold water, got up to just above the knees. The water is clean but very dark due to the tannins in it; so you cannot see the bottom.
Once this crossing was done, the next one had a little bridge plank built on the side. The irony!
Just after this, is where the track goes off to Chesapeake Rd and where I diverted for a few kilometres before hitting Steve’s Rd, unmarked but good road.
All of the rest of the day was on dirt roads, mainly in the sun. I don’t mind the sun as next 3 days its supposed to be raining AGAIN!!!
Saw one snake crossing the road. I think it was a yellow bellied tiger. Not big, maybe a meter.
Came into the hut at 12h55. Pretty good effort, considering I had also stopped to have lunch .
Dog Pool is positioned on the river, with cascades just by the hut. With the high water levels they are loud! Another interesting night …please can I sleep!!
A few hours after me, an older couple arrived: Sandy and Doug. We will be going to Walpole together.
They had done the other hut I missed and they did say it was pretty terrible, but doable.
Also passed the 700km today for my hike!!! Yay!!
Water puddles and more puddles 
Snake on road 
Dog Pool 
Dog Pool 
Dog Pool Hut