Tag Archives: Yankee River

11. North-West Circuit 4

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Yankee River – Long Harry, 8.4 km
Wednesday, February 13: Heavy showers overnight, mostly sunny during the day, short showers in the afternoon
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The easy end of Smokey Beach

The easy end of Smokey Beach

Had been latish into bed last night (around 10:00) and awoke just after 8:00. Feeling very sore from the last days’ hikes and can barely get around on the left foot. Packed everything up, cleared out the fireplace and swept the floor.

The track between Yankee River and Smokey Beach was possibly the worst in terms of mud. However, I was trying to take an easier pace, as I was in no hurry. Continue reading →

10. North-West Circuit 3

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Christmas Village – Mt Anglem – Yankee River, 19.7 km
Tuesday, February 12: A few light showers during the day, heavier in the evening
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Christmas Village in the morning

Christmas Village in the morning

Two snorers – the far worse was Ross, but Bernhard also joined in the concertino russamento. I slept until 1:00 before being awoken, and then I searched around for an aspirin, as I had a headache, but nothing could be found. Went out for a pee and heard a possum; then it was intermittent sleep until 6:30 when everyone got up and had breakfast. We were all going up Mt Anglem, but only I was going to attempt to get to Yankee River before the rain set in. Continue reading →