Area: Whare Flat - Long Ridge area

 

Sitting enjoying a glass of red wine (scientifically proven to be good for the heart!) this Saturday night has reminded me of a Sunday day trip not so long ago where every glass consumed the Saturday night before was vividly remembered on Sunday morning away tramping at the southern end of the Silver Peaks. A pleasant walk along the Racemans Track was followed by a stiff climb for two hours up Powder Ridge. Feeling more than a little under the weather at first, once the blood starting pumping the effects started to dissipate. Half way up at least two glasses had been sweated out. Some of the others were also feeling the climb - not sure what their excuses were!

Lunch (can it ever arrive soon enough?) was had where Powder Ridge joins Long Ridge. Splendid views of Pulpit Rock, Swampy and out to sea were had. A bit of a plod along the 4WD track on Long Ridge brought us to the track leading to the Chalkies. Possibly named by a homesick Pom, they don't exactly resemble the white cliffs of Dover but are worth a look nonetheless. Back at the cars at 4 pm things were positively perky.

The moral of the story? Wine is definitely good for the heart and tramping for the soul (and the after effects of the wine!). No Sunday trip tomorrow planned so I think I'll have another. Cheers!

Jeff Brown, Sarah Smellie, Lynda Jaket, Richard Barber, Jonette Service (leader) and Rowan Meddings.

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