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rainforest #walk

WARNING:  Reading this could cause nightmares for the squeamish as I awaken to five distinct puncture marks on my feet.

Ah but to start at the beginning I arose to another stunning sunrise and thought “Campbell sure has a direct line to our weather maker”.  Then set off cross-country, using Campbell’s local map to navigate the scenic back roads to Rocky Creek Dam.  Super enthusiastic we all arrived early for morning tea.

First we tried the Cedar walk but it was blocked for spillway cleaning …  not quite sure why a spillway needs industrial cleaning but council is onto it!  Then the Platypus walk was also blocked off for “tree operations”. A handsome witty council worker explained that a storm had weakened some branches over the path.  Chainsaws were ensuring it was safely cleared for the weekend yet the place was buzzing with visitors on a Friday.  We had crossed the dam wall admiring many water lilies, bright berries and birds when the drizzle began precipitating an early lunch in the sheltered picnic area.

Another visitor with a camera lens to be envied showed off his wompoo pigeon and other bird shots.  Twice the size of most pigeons and brightly colourful they are a sight to behold so well worth the visit for bird enthusiasts!

We then followed the leader to the start of the Big Scrub loop, wrapped ourselves in wet weather gear which we later peeled off. Waded across the waterway then entered the sacred rainforest, the one percent remaining of how this area used to be; the thick foliage, ferns, lichen, fungi, cheeky darting birds and butterflies. The fungi fotographers had a field day whilst waiting for them we fell foul to leeches.  But we finally found an effective use for rid so with feet anointed they didn’t drink too much.

You know in the end its not about the weather or the walk, its about the congenial company, the wonders we spot and the giggles we share!

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  5. My home country is in massive flood right now kate after the raging storm last week. Apart from the fact that the storm was really big, we know that our forests have been destroyed by illegal loggers so there is not enough amount of trees to hold on to the massive amount of rain water. Also in some provinces, quarrying have magnified the floods too.

    And i think you’ve seen and heard from the news..so it would take a little while before we could have such great waks (like yours) around here..

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  11. Adventure, indeed! And it resulted in giggles AND a great WP post!!! 😉 😀
    Your final sentence says it all! You know the heart of the matter…the joyful company! 🙂
    Your photo is very art-sy and would be a lovely painting!
    (((HUGS))) 🙂
    PS…I’ve never met a leech-leech, but I have met some people who were leeches!

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  16. Ah… you reminded me of my recent mountain walk. The weather was lovely. We’ve got a local area that we haven’t gone through all the trails yet… I’d rather not find a leech – but nature has what she needs. Human nature is quite different. Glad you are getting around. 🙂

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