Day 3 dawned sunny with the snow starting to clear off the track. The weather wasn't going to hold like this all day but at least it gave us an encouraging start. Our snowmen were starting to feel the effects of the weather but it was time to leave them behind.
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| Barn Bluff |
By the time we loaded up and started walking the cloud had closed in a little but there was no threat of snow, or even rain, so we started in good spirits. It was great to be able to put on some dry clothes today. The other encouraging fact about today was that it was only a short day.
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| Starting Out - Day 3 |
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| One of many waterfalls |
As we crested the last ridge before Lake Windemere we got a great view into the valley and we could even see the hut which was to be today's destination. Encouraging for some, disheartening for others.
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| Looking toward Lake Windemere |
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| Just some proof I was there |
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| Lake Windemere - the hut is to the right of the lake |
We made the hut in good time and settled in to have a rest and then explore. This was aided by the ranger we met at Waterfall Valley, Brian.
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| Windemere Hut |
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| Well deserved rest |
The advantage of a nature walk with a park ranger, who is a qualified botanist as well, is that he can freely pick plant specimens that the usual walker isn't permitted to. He gave us some great insights into the local botany and geography which gives a fantastic appreciation of the area we were walking through. people like this are a credit to Parks and Wildlife Tasmania.
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