Leena Lehtonen

Completed: 6 November 2008

  • Start date: 2 September 2008
  • Age When Completed: 26
  • Direction Walked: North to South

General Comments

Taking the walk was the best thing I ever did.

Food/Supplies Comments

Took a while to figure it out, but it worked out OK. Powdered milk rocks!

Highlights

I happened upon a Wedge Tail Eagle with a broken wing - caught it and then trekked 20 km into Dwellingup where it was take to a vet.

Personal Reactions

I’ve changed my life since the walk or more accurately ‘the walk’ changed me.

Wildlife

I was privileged to see so much wildlife up close and in such a personal way.

Your Best Equipment

Packafeather stove.

Your Worst Equipment

Rain coat.

Advice for Others

Have a practice ran before going end to end. Read the log books - wealth of information and always take the time to talk to people you walk past.