- Start date: 3 April 2006
- Age When Completed: 26
- Direction Walked: North to South
General Comments
Totally awesome, can’t wait to take my gorgeous girlfriend out on the track and show just how beautiful it all is.
Food/Supplies Comments
Pasta in a packet. Rice in a packet, eaten straight from the packet without cooking.
Favourite Section
Walpole to Peaceful Bay.
Highlights
Reaching Albany. First glimpse of the ocean, misty morning at Blackwood, sunset at Woolbales, sunrise at Lake Maringup.
Personal Reactions
Loneliness, fear, sadness, determination, elation, serenity, a sense of companionship with fellow walkers.
Wildlife
Emus, kangaroos.
Your Best Equipment
Gas stove.
Your Worst Equipment
New fangled Trangia.
Advice for Others
Prepare for the trip. Train by ‘‘walking in” your boots with a pack on, before commencing your end to end.