Camping and hiking in the Megalong Valley (Blue Mountains)

I went camping and hiking with my favourite Meet Up Group, Sydney Bushwalkers, this weekend. We did two hikes along sections of the most famous trail in the area; The Six Foot Track.

Highlights of the weekend included:

• The beautiful camp site in pristine natural surroundings with a tranquil creek flowing through it.
• The wonderful, sunny weather we were graced with.
• Jo and Wendy, the friendly leaders, who were so keen for us all to have a great time.
• The great group; such lovely people all.
• The cute horse who came over to say hello on the first day hike. She was rewarded with an apple for her friendliness.
• Exploring a tucked away waterfall off the path near Nellies Glen.
• A steep walk up the stairs at Nellies Glen to get the heart pumping, and not being too disappointed when we had to turn back to rejoin the group.
• Sitting by the camp fire at night, munching delicious toasties and marshmallows (thanks Wendy!)
• Chatting to Rob, a fellow SAFA, about South Africa - always so great to reminisce.
• A display of the most amazing tree climbing I've ever seen!!  You had to be there to believe it. See the photos below.
• The gorgeous scenery, especially on the second day.
• Plucking up the courage to cross the very wobbly suspension bridge over the river. My rampant fear of heights nearly got the better of me but I managed to get across and back.
• A gorgeous, bracing swim in the river and lying back in the waterfalls.  Such a beautiful spot!
• Putting my little camera to the test. She did well.  My SLR didn't come out the whole weekend.

The number one highlight of the weekend for me was watching a two metre black snake swim across the river to within meters where we were sitting.  I've never seen such agility and grace.  I was so mesmerised I forgot to be scared!  I will look twice before diving into rock pools next time though.

All in all, an awesome weekend. I can't wait now to do the full length of The Six Foot Track (covering 42 km's).

First day hike

Camp life

Amazing tree climbing

Second day hike

The scary bridge!

Bracing but refreshingly delicious.

Bee hives - Australian bees don't have stings, so I could get close.

Crazy guy - would give even Russell a go for this money !!

The snake!

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