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Day 4 to Day 8

Day 4 had us walking to Aire River.  I set off early with the boys and had them almost across the beach, some 3 kms away before Luca caught us.  Ashley, our youngest almost walked the entire way which helped me a lot.  We headed on to Castle Cove passing through a beautiful section of grass trees before reaching a great look-out spot for lunch.  A great spot for a family portrait.  Initially we thought we might camp here but we were feeling good so we pushed on to Aire River and decided tomorrow would be a rest day.  This extra walking was not planned, but having lots of rest breaks we made it to Aire River without any issues.  Very relieved none the less.  We camped in the car camping area as there was no one around and it looked like a big grassy playground.  We spotted many koalas during our stay here. Day 5  was a great rest day.  We walked to the nearby Glenaire Beach and then attempted to walk back to camp by walking up the Aire River, until this became too difficult and we returned to the track close by.  We searched out the local koalas and also toasted our half melted marshmallows. Day 6  was a hot day walking to Cape Otway with the track remaining high above the beach.  Even the sandy track was hot!  So after 7.5 kms and only 2.5 kms to our next camp it was decided that the boys needed a rest. So Luca went ahead and dropped off his pack and returned ready to carry our eldest Marcus the last bit of the walk. I entertained the kids by adding straw to their hats to keep away flies.  By the time Luca was back Marcus was rested and walked to camp unaided.  At the Cape Otway camp everyone had turns wearing the latest in eyewear, that someone had left behind. Day 7  was the walk to Parker Hill. To do this we went past the Otway Lighthouse where we stopped so we could all have an ice-cream.  A reward to the boys for their great efforts.  It was a warm day so when we reached Crayfish Bay we took a break.  This was the nicest swimming spot on the whole walk.  The remaining walk to Parker Hill was easy.  After setting up we walked down to Parker Inlet which was beautiful and had a nice creek flowing across the beach to the sea that was safe for swimming.  The water was still too cold for Luca and I.  Luca went out at sunset to take his last sunset photos. Day 8 was a quick walk back to Blanket Bay and the car.  Camera batteries are now low, so photography must take a back seat for the last day. Thanks to Nana and Grandpa for the car shuffle, Uncle Mike and Nat for their company and farmer Brian for his hospitality.   Susan

 

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Johanna Beach Hut	View of Johanna Beach	View of Johanna Beach
View of Johanna Beach	View of Johanna Beach	View of Johanna Beach
On our way to Castle Cove - via Johanna Beach	On our way to Castle Cove - via Johanna Beach	On our way to Castle Cove - via Johanna Beach
On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk
On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk
On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk
On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk
On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk	On our way - Johanna beach walk
On our way - Johanna beach walk	Last view of Johanna Beach	Last view of Johanna Beach
Last view of Johanna Beach	On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove
On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove
On our way to Castle Cove - Boot cleaning station	On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove
On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove
On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove	Lookout - time for lunch
and some family photos	family photos	family photos
family photos	family photos	On the way again to Aire River
On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove	On our way to Castle Cove
Castle Cove	On the way to Aire River	On the way to Aire River
On the way to Aire River	On the way to Aire River	Aire River
Aire River - car camping area, plenty of room to run	Aire River	Aire River
Aire River - Koala	Great Day - time to sleep	Great Day - time to sleep
Aire River - our camp	Aire River - view	Aire River - view
Aire River - view	Aire River - view	Aire River - view
Aire River - view	Aire River - view	Aire River - view

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Aire River - let's explore	Aire River - let's explore	Aire River - let's explore
Aire River - let's explore	Aire River - let's explore	Glenaire Beach - a windy day
Glenaire Beach	Aire River	Aire River - fisherman
Aire River	Aire River	Aire River - back to camp via Aire River
Aire River - back to camp via Aire River	Aire River - a walk in the river back to camp	Aire River - a walk in the river back to camp
Aire River - a walk in the river back to camp	Back to camp by a easier route	Aire River  - Camp - local koala
Aire River - Camp	Aire River - Camp	Aire River - Camp

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Aire River - Camp	View of Aire River from the track going out	View of Aire River from the track going out
View of Aire River from the track going out	View - on the way to Cape Otway camp	View - on the way to Cape Otway camp
Happy trekkers	View - on the way to Cape Otway camp	View - on the way to Cape Otway camp
View - on the way to Cape Otway camp	View from Cape Otway	View from Cape Otway
Cape Otway Hut	Cape Otway Hut - Complimentary eye wear	Cape Otway Hut - Complimentary eye wear

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Cape Otway Lighthouse and information plaque	Information plaque	Cape Otway Lighthouse
A treat!	Cape Otway Lighthouse	Cape Otway Lighthouse
Walking towards Crayfish Bay	Walking towards Crayfish Bay	Walking towards Crayfish Bay
Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay
Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay
Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay
Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay	Crayfish Bay
Crayfish Bay	Leaving Crayfish Bay	Leaving Crayfish Bay
Leaving Crayfish Bay	Leaving Crayfish Bay	Parker Hill camp
Parker Hill camp	Parker Hill camp	Down to Parker Inlet
Down to Parker Inlet	Down to Parker Inlet	Down to Parker Inlet - lets jump!
Down to Parker Inlet - lets jump!	Down to Parker Inlet - lets jump!	Parker Inlet
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet
Parker Hill	Parker Hill - snack time	Parker Hill - Dinner  time
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet
Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet	Parker Inlet

		Now home we go!
Packing up - time to go and find our car	It's hot today

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