WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY STANTHORPE
I did the washing as soon as I’d gotten up. A lot of the backpackers seem to have gone, and the rest must be working, so for once it was possible to get near the washing machines! We had a lot piled up, too, so it took a while to do.
Then we went and did a week’s grocery shop, as we are not sure what shops there will be at Evans Head, which we decided is our next destination. Now that the holiday period is over, we are heading back to the coast! Have decided not to hang around, waiting for possible work – I am very pleased about that!
We ate the last of the ham today, in our lunch sandwiches. I have had quite enough ham for the time being, thank you!
John went off to bowls at 1.30 – to find that it had started at 1pm! He came back via the video shop, with a new film.
Made a quick decision to go back to Bald Rock. For once, I win!
Setting out
There, we walked the same circuit as last time. We were able to see into the distance, which made it much more interesting. The walk was still strenuous, but well worth the effort, and was good exercise. We did the 2.5km section to the top in 45 minutes – pretty good going, uphill!
Almost at the top
The views from the top were excellent – out across Girraween, south across Little Bald Rock, to Tenterfield and beyond. The best outlook was to the north – to Cunninghams Gap and the Mt Lindesay area – big blue mountains.
On the summit of Bald Rock – with a clear view all round
Looking towards Cunninghams Gap from Bald Rock summit
Do I look like I enjoy climbing mountains?
We came down the steep slope again, and once more had no problems with this.
Going down. The stick makes a difference.
It was a great walk. We both felt good after it, even though John was still disappointed about his bowls.
Now we do not need to stay the extra day we thought we’d need, to come back here. So when we got back, after getting in the washing, took down the annexe and did the usual preliminary packing up. Also got fuel on the way back – 65cpl.
It was too late to cook the steak and kidney I’d planned, so John suggested Red Rooster take away instead. He went to get chicken and chips, and came back with a full chook, roast potatoes, peas and gravy. I thought it was only so-so. However, we do have enough chicken left for filling for tomorrow’s sandwiches.
Today’s drive was 92kms.
Watched The Saint video. Having it means we can’t leave until at least 9am tomorrow, when the video shop opens, so we will not be getting up too early.
This Adventurous Age 