Hornsby to Berrowa Walk (Sydney) - 18/02/06

The Hornsby to Berrowa walk is part of the "Great North Walk" and is about 26km and goes via the Crossland Reserve . It was to be a long and very hot day (nearly 40 degrees by the time we got close to Berrowa), and gave Tara a real taste of an Australian summer. What normally would take about 4 hours would take 7. A few more stops and a bit more time to enjoy the view. This particular walk is part of the OXFam Trail Walk that I completed last year, and you really don't get too much time to enjoy the view.

While the path was generally clearly marked and well maintained, we did manage to lose the path a couple of times due to fallen trees and the path being overgrown. This added a bit adventure to the day.

Heading down Galston Gorge.

Galston Gorge Bridge

Crosslands Reserve

Thank God.. the end....

A day in the Blue Mountains (12/02/06)

I was to play tour guide to my two Canadian friend Tara and Almira. So today it was going to be a trip to the Blue Mountains National Park (Glenbrook), Katoomba and Blackheath.

National Park Entrance at Glenbrook.

Tara at the Nepean lookout over looking the Nepean River.

A kodak moment on our hike down to the river.

Almira making good time.

Striking a pose.

Another "Supermodel" moment.

And here's one for the ladies.. haha.

Sandstone escapment.

Cooling off.

Enjoying the view.

"Red Hands" Cave.

A Kangaroo.

The "Three Sister", Echo Point, Katoomba.

Ejoying the view.

A tourist moment.

It was a nice wall.

Echo point panorama.

Govett's Leap, Blackheath

The path hugs the face of the cliff.

Manly Dam (11/02/06)

Today I'm off to Manly Dam to meet Lorenzo for a ride. So it was off to Manly Vale to start the ride.

Passing Wakehurst Golf Club

A bit more air for Lorry.

"This way!"

A quick break before my second lap. The first one was 1hr 33min.

Along the "Trig Trail"... running parallel to the Wakehurst Parkway.

Path marker.

The marks on the persuaded me to walk this one.. maybe next time.

Allambie Heights side of Many dam.

My second lap was 1hr 10min, and I managed to bend my derailler too.