City to North Shore

Harbour view

This walk is the easiest I have done so far. The City walk started with a journey across Harbour bridge with a beautiful view of the harbour. We trekked up to the north side of the harbour taking in views from Luna Park, Lavender Bay, McMahons' Point, Sawmillers Reserve and Balls Head.

The group

We finished at Waverton Bowling Club for lunch and had a game of bowls (outdoor); the club had  an overlooking view of the harbour at Berrys Bay.

Underneath the harbour.

Evening was an awesome Luna Park amusement with sisters(not blood relatives), ferry ride to Darling Harbour followed by Chinese dinner. 

What an Awesome Day !

View from Luna Park, Anzac bridge in distance

Dawn

Orange clouds

Sydney NSW Australia, Distance 7 kms.  Grade  Easy. 

Challenge Hike

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Yet another great hike, however, it was not a stroll. It was a challenge hike and Yes, I made it.Yay! I patted myself. Fantastic coastal scenery along the clifftops of the Royal National Park. 

We witnessed wildflowers in full bloom. A spectacular time of the year to go hiking since they bloom this time a year and only last two weeks (we were told). What we were not aware of was about the crawlers. It was so close and was huge. I jumped up high, grabbed the snake and rolled with it on the ground. No, I am kidding; it almost had me though. That was my first ever encounter. Glad, when I heard the team leader say, 'it wont hurt you'. 

We started our hike with a  Ferry ride to Bundeena. This walk was for experienced hikers only and was a very long walk, there were no 'out' points, and we needed to set a good pace all day.  Awesome day for a hike like this. Enjoyed the coastal walk and color-Blue all the way.

Royal National Park-NSW-Australia Distance: 28kms. Grade: Very Hard.