France - south east - august 2006

We travelled from Switzerland and folloed the secondary roads through France to the Pyrenennes. There were wonderful towns and villages, each with their own treasures which we passed through, walked around or stayed.

Switzerland - july 2006

 

 

We camped near Interlaken for about a week. The weather was sunny and hot at the start but turned cold and very wet. The camping area was full at the beginning but was empty of tents bar one after two days of rain. Luckily, we had Australian tents.

We wandered around the countryside and the towns. Public transport was easy as we brought an interlaken card which included all forms of transport - chairlifts, trains, trams, buses.

The mountains were spectacular, as were the great walks (eiger trail), alpine botantical gardens, glaciers, cafes, restaurants, rivers and lakes.

AUSTRALIA - Kosciuszko NP - Main Range Track and Summit Trail - HIKE - april 2005

This a very pretty and scenic 21 km walk. We started at Charolottes Pass and followed the well defined track towards Blue Lake lookout, crossing over the Snowy River and alpine herbs.

 

At Carruther's Peak, there were excellent views over the western ranges and lowlands. The track became rougher pasing Club Lake and Lake Albina. At Kosciuszko, we followed the road to the top of the mountain.

Descending Kosciuszko, the old road lead pass huts, rivers and vistas of the high ranges.

Time: full day
warnings:
weather changes - take wet and warm weather gear.
sunscreen and insect repellent
plenty of water and snack food ( nuts, dried fruit and chocolate are my walking stables)
basic first aide kit

AUSTRALIA - Mount Kosciuszko - HIKE - january 2006

This is a great easy summer walk of about 22km return. It starts at the top of the Threadbo chair lift. It meanders along tracks and raised platforms through mountains ranges and rocky outcrops and lakes. There are plenty of alpine flowers and plants - very pretty.

At the base of Kosciuszko, the track becomes a road that winds its way up to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. The return is via the same direction.

On our journey it started as a beautiful sunny day, cloudy and very windy at Kosciuszko and rain by the time we reached Threadbo. There were plenty of people going forward when we were nearly back, so they would have been wet and cold and there are no shortcuts. Come prepared!

time: 4 to 5 hours
grade: easy
precautions:
take insect repellent and sunscreen - flies were insane
clothes for wet and cold weather - changeable
plenty of water
snacks to eat along the way
study and comfortable walking shoes