Today was a cool adventure! We were out the door early and embarked on a day hike to summit Cradle Mountain. The trek we did is part of the 6 day Overland Trail route which is rated one of the best 10 hikes in the world. I can see why - it was so beautiful!
Button grass covered the ground and gorgeous Eucalyptus trees towered above.
Here's a view of where we're heading…the top is the peak on the right behind Bob.
Having a snack at kitchen hut before climbing to the summit.
Spectacular rock formations near the top.
Made it!
We ate lunch and hung out on the top for over an hour. Sunny, cool and amazing everywhere you looked!
We ate lunch and hung out on the top for over an hour. Sunny, cool and amazing everywhere you looked!
Top of the world (took this pic with our fish eye lens).
Parts of the trail were surrounded by spongy, mossy earth.
Returning Martin's rock to it's home town.
In 2009 Martin sent me this rock with the intent that someday I would return it to it's home at Dove Lake when were were able to visit. Pretty special. Sooo happy to be here! Thank you, Martin!
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Tomorrow we'll leave Cradle Mountain and drive to the east coast of Tasmani. Want to make note of the critters we've seen since arriving in Tasmania: kangaroos (our favorite), wombat (2nd favorite - saw about 5 in the wild), wallabies (they are abundant!), a Echidna greeted us when we arrived at our lodge (cute!), possums (many seen at night), quolls (spotted and sorta like a cat), koala bear (sleeping in a tree at the wildlife park), Tasmanian devil and lots of birds.
Jane - Again beautiful pics! You guys are braver than I am - I would not be jumping at those heights!
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