UNNAMED TRACK - BOUDDI NP - HIKE - 30 JULY 2020

A hike at Bouddi National Park.

We followed a track on the summit of Wards Hill opposite the Wards Hill carpark.

The weather was cool and partly cloudy.

The track was narrow but defined. It lead back to the main road twice but after a short distance it veered but into the bush again.

There were amazing views from the top of a steep escarpment over the waterways of Brisbane Water. The edges of the escarpment dropped vertically and most of the viewpoints were actually overhanging over the drop. This was clear when you looked back at where you were viewing from another viewpoint. A brief thought was one day this will fall.

The track was wet in another of places but generally okay.

There were some wildflowers in bloom.

After we finished, we had a conversation with a council employee who explained that a gated area on the other side of the road was a dumping point for areas that council had cleaned up. Once the material reaches about 8 tonnes a large truck picks it up and takes to the dump. This works out to be more cost effective. 

GIRRAKOOL - 29 JULY 2020

So busy of late.

Jacinta and I had a hike at Girrkaool in Brisbane Water National Park.

We did the loop track.

The past four days were days of heavy rain.

We arrived at the carpark and it was empty ... a good sign. The tracks were a wet with parts being pools of water and others as dry as a bone.

There were several wild flowers in bloom. The baronias? were the most striking with their profusion of bright purple flowers.

Drops of moisture were hanging off the tip of leaves and flowers. These droplets reflected in the sunlight... delicately very pretty.

The water in the creeks were flowing aplenty but not as high as I anticipated so we were able to crossed a low water level stepping stone path across one of the creeks. The flow of water over the waterfalls was strong and powerful.

a nice way to start the day.

LOTS OF THINGS - 26 JUNE TO 28 JULY 2020

26 JUNE 2020

An early morning surf check at The Ruins at Wamberal Beach.

30 JUNE 2020

A kayak with Kara on Terrigal Lagoon.

There was plenty of water in the lagoon so we were able to paddle a long far into the south west tributaries. 

The vegetation was thick and the water reflected the mirror image.

1 JULY 2020

 A mid morning mountain bike ride on the tracks near Warrah Trig in Brisbane Water National Park.

An early afternoon surf at Wamberal Beach with Ken.

Not the best as the waves were inconsistent and random but it was nice getting into the water.

9 JULY 2020

A kayak on Avoca Lagoon.

An early paddle and the sir was a bit crisp. A cold mist was levitating from the water's surface.

The ducks were the dominate feature. there were a lot of the them and it was calming to watch them go about on their duck business.

11 JULY 2020

A surf at Wamberal Beach. Good conditions but the waves were lacking.

12 JULY 2020

A hike south along the coast south of Pearl Beach with Jacinta.

A beautiful day and a great hike.

There were a two small beaches along the way and some rocks to climb on and over. The relatively flattish rocky shoreline was a bit slippery in parts so we needed to take care with where we stepped.

OVERVIEW

 I've been very busy of late doing home maintenance and projects so I haven't been out and about too much.

My accomplishments - an aviary for Kara's birds, painted front walls of house, beautified the garden, van repairs, painted/fixed back top deck, rearranged inside furnishings and heaps of small jobs.

It was fun doing them but soon we will will back on the road. Our destinations will be limited due to corona restrictions and future restrictions so will take each day as they come.

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