- Start date: 2 October 2005
- Age When Completed: 62
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Nina McLaren
General Comments
Very tough walk for me. For second half the pain turned out to be hernia! Yet to be patched! In the years to come will enjoy reading diary and viewing hundreds of photos by Nina.
Food/Supplies Comments
Many food drops made in towns for the first half. 3 food parcels in towns on 2nd half.
Favourite Section
Jarrah, Karri and south coast.
Highlights
Quanda sightings, shelters when only the two of us there.
Birds singings, flowers, finishing in Albany.
Personal Reactions
Could not have done it without organisation, encouragement and support of my wife and co walker Nina.
Wildlife
Kangaroos, snakes, skinks, lizards, birds.
Your Best Equipment
Walking poles and boots.
Your Worst Equipment
None.
Advice for Others
Practice on a few sections, then go for it!