Day 39: Peter's Hill Road to Hamilton

Sunday 24th August 2014

The theme for the weekend was Marrabel and Dean's flag for today changed to an alternative, two-sided interpretation of that theme.

Marrow

Bell

Nice one Dean.  The usual morning briefing and Morris Minus award threw up an interesting nomination and winner.  Steve Clift was embarrassed by his nomination for wandering ahead and losing his place as tail-ender.  Steve was reminded that the role of the tail-ender is to be at the back and awarded MM for this notorious lack of attention.  Note Carol Clark has given MM a fig leaf to protect his modesty.

The day was fine and sunny, with no breeze.  We walked 17.8 km through rural areas, road reserves, ridges and hills.  Peter's Hill in particular had beautiful views.  We met two other groups on the day.  The first was a couple who had spent the night at Marschall's Hut.  The second was a group of 7 or 8 guys who all walk sections of the Trail together regularly.

Photos of the day:

Coming down the hill to Marschall's Hut

Approaching Marshall's Hut

Morning tea at Marschall's Hut

Day 38: Gerkie Gap Road to Peter's Hill Road

Saturday 23rd August 2014

A fine, cool and breezy day, perfect for walking.  We walked 18.1 km from Gerkie Gap Road to Peter's Hill Road.  An easy walk on dirt roads and road reserves, which were quite picturesque in some sections.  Morning tea was by the side of a dirt road and we stopped at Marrabel for lunch.

After the elaborate costumes of the past, Morris Minus had been returned to his natural state while in Eve Buckley's care.  Even his tattoo had been removed.  Eve then awarded MM to Carol Clark for bringing a pair of crocs just to get over the only stile in water on the Heysen Trail.

Our theme for the weekend was 'Marrabel' and Dean's flag featured the Marrabel rodeo and the statue of Curio.


Photos of the day:

The morning briefing

Eve reveals Morris Minus au naturel.

Morris Minus was awarded to Carol Clark

Dean's flag with the photo of Curio in action.

Jane Haar decorated her pack with the 'Marrabel' theme.

Sheep on the road ahead.

We gave way and moved to the side of the road.
 

Some of the local road names are interesting

A curious sight - alpacas minding sheep

A tranquil country road surrounded by lush green crops

The view to Marrabel in the distance.

Morning tea by the side of a dirt road.

The statue of Curio at Marrabel.

On a road reserve ........

and more road reserve

Still more road reserve........

Danger on the road reserve.

Signpost at the end of the walk.

Relaxing after the walk