DAY 3 - ALOLA TO VASI CAMPSITE
Friday 22 May
It was a quiet trek out of the campsite this morning for an hour as they made there way down to the creek with incredible views across the valley to the crossing. Then it was a short up for a break and then it was a long gradual ascent for a few hours to Eora Creek battle site, here they left the track for a short side trail to the see a Japanese ammunition dump. The trekkers discussed the forts defensive significance and how the battle to capture the fort unfurled and then it was another 60 minute hike to morning tea. They had a good break at morning tea, refuelled and then it was packs on again for a tough, steep and slow hike for approx. 45 minutes to inspect an Australian Ammunition Dump containing live grenades and rounds. Then a long trek 2.5 hour trek of undulating terrain with a few fallen trees across the track to Templeton’s crossing for lunch. Today’s trek conditions were perfect for walking, and everyone is having a great time.
After lunch it was a tough hike up for 30 minutes, then the track flattened out for a bit, then some more up’s, flats for an hour to a rest at the top the mountain and the last 30 minutes down into Vasi campsite over the water for night 3. They arrived in camp in good time of 4:00pm. Once again, only a few trekkers braved the cold of tonights creek for a swim and they are enjoying some popcorn and getting ready for dinner.
Trekker Messages :
Aimee, Harper and Kayden… Missing you heaps and having a great time. It doesn’t look like daddy will need a helicopter. Love you all and see you soon xx - Allan ( Ace )
For those following at home, we are still alive xx - Allison and Gabby
Goninan grandparents, you would be so proud as the kids are doing great. Helen Leighton, thinking of you every step of the way xx - Gabby
