On The Road: Day 356 Mount Field NP Wednesday 18th January 2012

Tarn Shelf panorama (click for big)

Hi Folks,
First up some trivia. The town adjacent to the entrance of the national park is named "National Park"
As mentioned last night we had a good thunder shower session last night that continued after i went to bed. Averaging the 2 closest weather stations i would say we had around 10mm after a maximum of 34C.
The rain washed away all the possums until later in the night when they had to reestablish their territorial markings. The roof of our tent was one such battleground. A quick bout of punch a possum through the roof fixed that. Of course this morning one had marked out his territory in the kitchen.

Board walk

The day started grey but improved. I decided to drive up and walk to the tarn shelf again this time with my still camera. When i started walking misty clouds were scudding over the hill tops but by the time i finished they were mostly gone and sunshine reigned although the breeze was stiff. I returned a different way along an unmarked path which took me past the rest of the ski village, well a couple of huts and tows. The warm sun complemented the scenary and i absorbed the serenity.

Returning to the camp ground i had a late lunch/early tea. A fatty fry up of all the camp favorites. This was followed by quick drive to Maydena for some bread.

Later my neighbours invited me to share their csmp oven roast lamb and veggies. It is a tough life but someone has to do it.

I am considering the walk to Mount Field West. At 8 or 9 hours it is a big walk

Night Folks
Cheers Simon