Tallaganda Trails Day 2

After a hearty breakfast of porridge, we packed up camp and attended the opening ceremony to Fern Bridge. The stronger and sturdy bridge constructed by Max, Mira and Katy ensured we didn't get our feet wet for the start of our walk out.

Then through the bush we bashed in search of the track. The second section was tough going as the track swung away from the creek. The kids were faced with several steepish climbs which they handled well.








Again there was singing and various games of I spy and At my zoo alphabet game. Everyone was in good spirits despite the depletion of lollies in their bags. We found the perfect log at the top of the biggest climb for a rest.

From here it was all downhill through some lovely areas of forest. I particularly loved the huge tree ferns in one creek forming a tunnel with its large fronds.

 

Our discoveries weren't all related to the flora around us as Max spotted a set of rusty keys which I believe were heading into his special box at home.












     

Tiredness was creeping into our troops and by the end tempers were frayed! Our final challenge was to located the finish spot - the proper campground! Luckily all being used to orienteering, a shortcut through the scrub to the fire trail was not an issue. A few hundred meters down the road was our final destination.

 As the kids played and cooled off in the creek, the dads ran back along our route to the cars, then drove around to pick us up. They were both gained a different perspective of the 6km trail when running - it was a lot rougher and steeper!  Overall the walk was a great experience and good base from us to work from.