Emma Birch (Emma)

Completed: 5 December 2006

  • Start date: 10 October 2006
  • Age When Completed: 29
  • Direction Walked: North to South
  • Others in Group:

    Ben Birch.

General Comments

Fabulous 57 days. Breathtaking!

Food/Supplies Comments

Keep food light, easy & out of all but essential packaging.  Nutrition & variety was important to us.

Favourite Section

Hard decision. Each section held different appeal and equally beautiful.

Highlights

Fellow hikers - great comradery.  Meeting the Quendas and definitely discovering a gorgeous orchid.

Personal Reactions

Best thing we have ever done.

Wildlife

Surprised we didn’t meet more. but loved spotting a fellow or two each day.

Your Best Equipment

Good supportive boots and my husband

Your Worst Equipment

Good planning meant no unnecessary equipment and most had a dual use.

Advice for Others

Do not hesitate.  Do it now!