15th October 2023

Late out because I was tired after yesterday also took longer to break camp than usual because I had to put the tent away (note to self: remember to take it out to dry – still wet from the dew)

Dropped the facilities key off and bought some egg sandwiches to supplement my breakfast (always hungry these days as you can imagine) which went down very nicely though needed salt. Possibly me needing extra salt from the exertions?

Usual down hill, across and back again to start the day but then it improved and it was a mix of trails and, I suspect, old railway track beds. And mostly downhill or easy gradients. Nice countryside, the trees are definitely getting taller. The next stop is where the really big ones are to be found. Unfortunately the nice forests gave way to farmland and the trail was forced onto open, steep, gravel roads which you already know I hate! As the temp was heading into the high 20s I was glad to arrive in Quininup.

The pub, which is almost all there is to the town, directed me to the caravan park just behind it. So I’m now ensconced in a very… rustic, cabin. Very cheap too! There’s also a washing machine on site which I will be using tomorrow, everything is either dirty from use or smelly from being packed in a waterproof bag. Should dry quickly in the forecast 32 degrees……

I plan to have a snooze shortly and then stroll up to the pub. That’s if the kookaburras will shut up for long enough ……

And lastly, bizarre sight of the day (which comes without any comment)