- Start date: 30 September 2019
- Age When Completed: 67
- Direction Walked: North to South
General Comments
My first thoughts on doing the walk were over 20 years ago when we first took the children to Walpole, saw the ‘signs’ and heard about this walk being completed from Kalamunda to Albany. Circumstances dictated that it was only in the last 3 years that it felt ‘right’ to do it
Food/Supplies Comments
Prepared all my own food along with my sister in law and advice from friends. Ended up with Richard’s famous ‘noodle surprise’ as my main meal. plus porridge for breakfast and bits in between. It did well, giving me something to look forward to when I reached town 
Favourite Section
They all were. Been asked that question and can’t name one; however, when you leave the forest and see the ocean for the first time, unbeleivable. Then you walk 4 hours in 38deg along a beach and up soft sand dunes, and you come back to normality
Highlights
Wednesday 16th October 2019; met Joanna who I was sharing with and her dad who was supplying her with stuff. Made me a cup of tea with real milk and a ham sandwich on home made bread with real butter!
Personal Reactions
The people I met on the way; I’m a first time walker and the knowledge and friendship that came across in those brief periods where we jumped into each other’s lives. Trackin Crackin and the Crazy Cousins, Sullivan brothers, Joanna, Andy, Honky Nut and many many more.
Wildlife
Yep! Kangaroos, emus and a thumping great lizard in the forest section. Tons of birds.A few dugites and a couple of tiger snakes from Walpole to Albany.
Your Best Equipment
Boots with toe socks and wool socks, light walking trousers and shirt which dried quickly, and my knife and washing line!
Your Worst Equipment
Can’t think of anything that would qualify as worst. I changed my back pack and sleeping bag at Dwellindup which made life more comfortable!
Advice for Others
Join the Bibblmun Foundation. Attend as many workshops as you can fit in for food, equipment, first aid etc. Do a couple of ‘overnighters’ to get the feel of what’s involved with experianced workshops. Buy the best ( and lightest) equipment you can afford. Respect the track; some sections are only 8km long, but that is normally for a very good reason.