- Start date: 29 September 2012
- Age When Completed: 49
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Karen Dowling Tara Dowling
General Comments
Really enjoyed the walk but missed the family at home, was a great physical and mental challenge. Was on my bucket list to do before 50!
Food/Supplies Comments
Carried dehyrated food which was great but always topped up with fresh oranges in towns along the way. In future would carry more fresh vegetables even though the weight is heavier
Favourite Section
Balingup to Pemberton
Highlights
Loved Dogpool hut and the showgrounds also seeing the ocean for the first time.
Personal Reactions
Found it difficult leaving towns, the first day out was always the hardest.
Wildlife
Saw lots of kangaroos with joeys oh so cute. lots of snakes and a wide variety of birds
Your Best Equipment
Sarong, handy in the afternoons to cool off
Your Worst Equipment
Hat, couldn’t find a hat that didn’t make my head hot and rub on the top of my backpack. In the end brought a cheap hat and cut the top piece out.
Advice for Others
If you find you don’t need things in your bag post them home. Allow some room for fresh fruit and vegetables you will really appreciate them as the weeks go by.