Gathercole Reserve

Some welcome cool weather yesterday gave us an opportunity to take a bush walk out at Gathercole.

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Wonderful rock formations are a feature of this reserve

 

 

 

Streaky Bay, SA

Whilst in South Australia recently we had lunch at a little café overlooking beautiful Streaky Bay. Laying under the jetty out of the sun was this oldish looking seal who by the look of him has survived one or two shark attacks in his day. His injuries look as though they are healing.  I wasn't that  game to get too close to him, as I know they can move pretty quickly when they are disturbed.

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Glenoran Pool

Glenoran Pool, on the Donnelly River  near Manjimup in WA's South West is a popular swimming hole  and picnic area, although I wouldn't fancy swimming there myself.  A large karri tree had fallen  during recent storms. The river is freshwater but also contains a lot of tannin. A still day made for some nice reflections on the river.

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To get to Glenoran Pool we had to cross One Tree Bridge. Nothing special I thought.

Once we went for a walk we came across the original  One Tree Bridge which was constructed in 1904 from one fallen karri log

 

Walking and Skywatching

We woke up last Sunday morning and agreed that it was a good day to go for a 5klm walk along the Mount Matilda Walk Trail, about 12 klms out of  Wongan Hills. Packed a couple of sandwiches and a flask of coffee as there are  benches along the way to sit and take in the views over the country side.  Enjoy the views and sky.

 

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