Burswood Bridges Bushwalk

It was a good turnout for the latest bushwalk: 15 people. It started literally just down the road from where I live, so there was no excuse! We met at Taylor St Carpark and set off eastward, crossing the bridge to Heirisson Island:

It must be years since I explored this island, even though it’s just on my doorstep. It’s bigger than I remembered:

Looking back across the river

There was a lot of standing water after all the recent rains and several people wished they had brought better footwear.

We all decided on the shorter version of this walk. We did around 11,500 steps or 6 kms. It’s a while since I walked so far, so I felt very pleased with myself at the end.

A group getting prepared for the zipline: no thanks!

Lunch at the end of the walk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heirisson_Island

Winter Sun

The TV weather forecast suggested that today would see the last sunny day in Perth for a while: so  make the most of it!  There is something called SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder which is best avoided. I took their advice and drove to Cottesloe Beach.

Normally it’s hard to find a parking spot in summer, but there’s no problem in winter. One issue was huge piles of stinky seaweed which recent gales had brought ashore;

Working on their tan!

A few brave souls were in the water, though the waves were reminding us that this was not a summers day:

Looking south towards Fremantle.

I was content to observe everything from the shore, though I did have my shorts on to soak up the sun!

"Perth weather: City records hottest July day in 32 years as temperatures almost reach 26C"