- Start date: 27 September 2019
- Age When Completed: 72
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Lettuce, Old Greg, Siesta & Sian & Muesli
General Comments
June 25, 2020 - Here I sit writing of the Bibbulmun. It is almost unbearable I so want to be back on the Track. The love that goes into the Bibbulmun makes me feel loved. Thank you. Seeing my hiking mates names on the May-June 20 issue of Bibb News inspired me to fill out the form.
I was enchanted by the flora - the trees and filtered light, the shades of red, blue and yellow in the flowers that twined and drifted, the goofy grass trees and the morning bird symphony.
We got quite turned around in the granite outcropping section - right before Denmark. Now it is a happy memory, but we were confused.
Food/Supplies Comments
For food, I took dried soup, cheese and nuts, dried veggies and biscuits. We mailed food parcels ahead, supplemented in towns and stuffed on salad and fruit while in towns
Highlights
The ocean! The rivers plus waterholes. The most vivid image is seeing the mighty Southern Ocean for the first time (Mandalay Beach) on the hike. I have never seen such a massive ocean force. It was like seeing a Himalayan glacier for the first time.
Personal Reactions
The Bibbulmun was such a peaceful, leisurely experience. The company was great - not many people and all remain vivid in my memory. Western Australia is very remote for me. I loved just being so far away and rich in space.
Wildlife
The morning bird symphony and I feel nostalgic even for the snakes and of course kangaroos’ sightings, mercifully big enough to see.
Your Best Equipment
My equipment was good. I used a Hyperlite Mountains Gear Pack - it worked well for me. I had to supplement the padding on the tail bone. I put a buff around hips and stuffed it with extra clothing. Shoes were La Sportive Bushido and they were great - dried quickly - gripped well. I have yet to find gloves that keep my hands warm and dry enough.