Day 44
19.5 km
Cum 937.6 km
Camped: West Cape Howes
After much deliberation during the last few days and trying to attain information on the track condition between the jetty and Eden Rd Gate , we eventually agreed to get dropped off where 95% of hikers start. This was at 2.5km north of Nullaki shelter. Mark, owner of Blue Wren hostel, dropped us (myself, Sharon and Sonia) off at 07h00.
The walk to Nullaki was short and stopped there to sign the log book. Saw Ian and Sigi there. I had heard of them but hadn’t met them. They are doing a long section from Northcliffe to Albany.
The whole walk today was pleasant, with regular little bench seats to have a break on. The gradient was pretty steady, yet fairly gentle, nice scenery and the weather was sunny and overcast mixed.
There were also some new flowers and orchids out, and also some oldies but goodies.
With the temperature being fairly mild, I only saw 2 snakes, both moved off the track pretty quickly.
The views were nice towards Lowlands Beach as well as to various peninsulas .
As there were going to be many people in the shelter, I decided to put my tent up in a tent spot. I got in at 12h20 and did that straight up as it look like a little rain was coming in. It only drizzled , then later rained steady for about 45min.
The views from around the hut are pretty over the calm ocean.
We expected Rusty in today too, but as of 17h30, no sign of him.
