Great Walks

THE PATH AHEAD

“ THE COLOURS OF THE TRACK’S WILDFLOWERS FILL MY HEART ”

the last night of my eight-week hike along the Bibbulmun Track I meet Andy, whose blue eyes radiate kindness and knowing. I had hoped for a hut to myself and some time for reflection on my last evening, so felt slightly jarred on arrival

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