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02 Jun 2019: Lake Elizabeth - West Barwon Reservoir
Photos:
John Morris, Robert Ian Mair
The local forecast was for morning fog and...
That wasn't enough to deter the 54 walkers...
After a shortened briefing the longer walk...
The other walkers followed at their own pace.
We were all prepared for the rain.
The fungi too were enjoying a change in the...
Is john taking shelter or just ducking under...
Discussion s on navigation and mapping Apps...
An occasional pause to regroup was a chance...
The track was straight forward to follow as...
A diversion here and there to skirt fallen...
There was always a helping hand if needed.
Up one hill, down the next.
The vegetation indicated that it was often...
And the intermittent streams were starting...
Our leader called a halt for lunch and we...
Not long after lunch we passed the start...
From the bus we were soon on an un-tracked...
It didn't take long to drop down to near the...
We assembled on the track looking a little...
A boardwalk crossed the upstream end of the...
The lake level was well down.
The mat of green made a good backdrop for a...
On the other side of the boardwalk the track...
There were clear spots where the lake could...
Another good backdrop for a photo.
The viewing area at the downstream end of...
The rain had stopped and the smiles were...
The lake rippled gently in the windless...
Still standing after more than 65 years the...
The outflow creek was flowing freely.
By the time we reached the carpark for the...
After a brisk uphill walk we were left...
Not far to go now was our leader's cautious...
And he was correct. Just a short distance...
The water level was very low and walking...
Grass on the lower slopes hinted that the...
We crossed on the upstream side of the dam...
And waiting for our arrival was the trusty...
