Author: Mr A
Distance hiked: 8.5km
Floors climbed: 19
Dales Gorge is one of the highlights of Karijini NP. We packed lunch and headed out to explore it on foot. The path disappeared down its vertical side – however, steps hewn into the iron stone rock made the climb down relatively straightforward. Soon we were clambering along the rocks beside the river bed, watching a heron shaking its spindly leg in the water to disturb some mid morning snacks which are soon snaffled down.
The reflections of the sheer gorge walls in the water were stunning.
We retraced our steps and headed along to the other end of the gorge, constantly gawking at this breathtaking scenery.
Another pool with a waterfall and it was time for lunch. What a feast the master chef had prepared. 9 different types of fresh veg, mixed with rice noddles, add a hot sauce and we were in heaven. I brewed up a cuppa and we just sat next to the waterfall and again recounted how lucky we are to be living like this. Every day there’s something to admire, laugh at, or learn about.
Back to camp and another chilled afternoon, reading and painting (madam not me of course) – I busied myself rigging some tarp for shade, which promptly blew up in the first breeze and knocked water over madam’s iPad. No laughing then…
Love the stories and accompanying photographs and banter. Enjoying your journey, travelling vicariously
Great to hear the feedback and pleased you’re enjoying the adventure along with us! 🙂
Hey Mark, you are really getting into the writing! Just so you know, I am very much enjoying it.