We had the longest walk of the trip today. We did the 6km Dove Lake Circuit that I chose over other walking trials because its offers a shorter return trip, and plenty of shooting opportunities. In the end, we took almost 4 hours to complete around the lake! On hindsight, I should have taken a shorter distant versus a shorter time. I think the recommended time of 2 hours return on the notices is for super humans. Hmmm....
Dove lake and its surrounding.
The group ahead of us has found an interesting lookout.
So here begin our 6km walk.
The lone hut view that popularise the Dove Lake Circuit walk.
That also got me to choose this route over others.
First break point with Cradle Mountain in the background.
I was curious with the name, until I entered into the 'Ballroom'.
True to its name, doesn't it feel like people are dancing here?
With curvy bodies and carpeted flooring?
And here's the judge watching the dance performance.
Are these the participants?
The cold and dampness provide an excellent condition for algae growth.
Moss and different types of algae along the footpath.
Back to more walking, down the hill this time.
Some b&w shots to tribute Mount Cradle....
....and its surroundings.
The leaves will return once winter is over.
The path led us close to the lake.
Dead bogwood makes beautiful decoration in a freshwater tank.
Closed-up surface of the mountain.
Taking another breather after the steep climb.
Dead tree over tannin-stained water.
Arriving at the lone hut, which is almost towards the end of the walk.
Yes. I have finally been there, and done that. Another check in the box of the-places-to-visit-before-I-die list.
As if not enough, we walked a little more after lunch to see Pencil Pine Falls.
I was very sure my thighs had grown bigger after all the walking.
I am glad the aunties were game and adventurous enough to endure the torrid walk today. I say torrid because there was no return once the journey started. After an initial excitement over the beautiful scenery, it started to get monotonous. We were getting restless with the same scenes in every corner we turned. It is either mountains, trees or lake, with colour combinations of grey, green and brown. The walk become tedious when we have to focus on the hilly and undulating path. One slip and we could end up falling into the water, as some tracks are close to the water edge. It got worse when it rained. Good thing it was just a short drizzle, and we walked under tree canopies that offer us some reprieves. If not for the long distance, I would have enjoyed the walk.
And another travel trip awaiting....
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