- Start date: 2 April 2004
- Age When Completed: 53
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Wendy Nelson.
Food/Supplies Comments
No Noodles! Dehydrated home cooked meals - my favourite was beef & mushrooms in red wine with Deb potato and vegies. Food packs sent C/- Tourist Centres in the towns. Longest haul between food drops was 7 days.
Favourite Section
The tall timber country especially Beavis to Warren and Walpole to Giants, Karris and Tingle forests are majestic.
Highlights
Misty mornings, especially at the rock pools on top of White Horse Hills; the variety of wildflowers; peaceful afternoons spent at campsites reading the registers and having the feeling of “knowing” some of the writers, the laughs and the fun with fellow hikers.
Personal Reactions
I didn’t realise what I was getting myself into back in April 04. It was wonderful to share friendship/fun/wisdom with Wendy FOF#2 for the entire track as we mix FOF antics with hard work. There is an amazing feeling of satisfaction and personal achievement as an End to Ender.
Wildlife
A couple of hairy incidents with aggro tiger snakes (Franklands & Boat Harbour) will be remembered forever.
Your Best Equipment
Cameras; fixomul; Wendy’s backpack (cos she carried the port). FOF’s 1 & 2 shared as much as they could to lighten their loads.
Advice for Others
Stop dreaming or thinking about walking the track, just get out and do it! (Because anyone can).