Binu Ekanaike (Bush Baby Binu)
Completed: 17 December, 2022
Bush Baby Binu
- Start date: 10 October, 2022
- Age When Completed: 25
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Had too much couscous, quinoa and vege proteins. 2-minute noodles are the best. sun-dried veges worked a charm. We'll try dehydrate proper meals next time for ease and to save fuel.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsA great hike, with well-made, and maintained, huts, track and signage. Loved experiencing all the huts, sights and sharing stories with people. Through sweat, tears, tick bites, laughter, loony toons times, we walked 1004kms hand-in-hand. Very grateful for my partner, James, who makes the other half of Bush Babies.
Your Best Equipment
Osprey Ariel backpack and 2.5L water bladder, to constantly drink water. My Sea-to-Summit -8 degree sleeping bag, bought in Collie as I was too cold.
Your Worst Equipment
Sea-to-Summit air mat - was too noisy and kept moving out from underneath me, so I mostly slept on the floor.
Advice for Others
Always take advantage of the good lunch, break and swim spots because you never know when the next one will be. Take it slow, absorb it all in.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - James La Fontaine
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
Gregory Brook to Schafer as Karri trees and rivers emerged and Walpole to Denmark which was stunning, dramatic, challenging.
Highlight of your trip
Reaching the ocean after 52 days! Kissing and hugging all the Karri trees. The bull pen after Balingup through private property which was terrifying and exhilarating to get through alive.