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This morning it was pouring with rain. I managed to take a few photographs of the creek in a break in the rain while we ate breakfast. Unfortunately, we had no choice but to pack up in the rain and accept that the tent would be wet and heavy.
After packing up, we headed off to begin the ascent of Gheerulla Bluff. This is generally very hot when we have done it in the past. Today was different because we were much earlier in the day and there was cloud cover with drizzle to rain as we climbed. The rain brought out some beautiful colours in the bark of the various trees, as well as having washed all the foliage clean. As always the view from about two thirds of the way up was beautiful - I am sure the chance to catch my breathe helps too!
Once at the top of the Bluff it is a very pleasant walk along the top. We stopped at Thilba Thalba Viewpoint. The view of the valley showed the clouds forming between the ridge lines.
Continuing along the ridge line we came to Thilba Thalba Walkers Camp. I have long wanted to camp here as it is such a pretty spot. Today however there was a lot of wind and rain and the idea of spending the afternoon here was not relaxing. I will plan to come back another time in better weather and camp here.
Once again I was surprised at the rapid change in microclimates along this ridgeline as evidenced by the changes in flora.
After reaching Delicia Road at the entrance for Gheerulla Falls we followed the road back to Mapleton to our car.
Today's statistics were 20.1km, 6h 33min (not including lunch stop), total ascent 752m, total descent 490m
Statistics for the three days 60.0km, 20h 20min, total ascent 2084m, total descent 1935m
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