Well today was the day Jeremy and I embarked on my longest walk yet - from home in North Sydney, along the main roads to the Spit Bridge. From there the Spit to Manly walk, stopping for a 2.5 hour rest stop & lunch at Mum & Dads. From Manly we caught a ferry to the Quay, for the final walk home across the bridge. See the map below - discounting the ferry trip, it was approx 18.5 kilometres!!!
There couldn't have been a more perfect day for it. We headed off at about 10am, taking the back roads to Cremorne, and then Military road to Parriwi in Mosman. We ogled the million $ houses and fantastic views on Parriwi, and just missed the 11:30 Spit bridge opening. We then started the Spit to Manly walk, fighting the crowds on Clontarf reserve
-----------------------------Jez & Me on Clontarf Beach ---------------------------Continuing on the walk, there were some really rocky parts, and lots of uneven steep steps. I managed to build up quite a sweat, soaking my back AND front!! I ran out of water by Grotto Point - where I used to live, so 'borrowed' some water from my old neighbours the Marusics! The walk from there became a lot easier, with some nice boardwalks to make it easier. Near Reef Beach, the steps were back - this time down. There were lots of people on the walk doing the same as us, and we passed quite a few on the way! Actually I think that we passed everyone, and no one passed us - except some runners. At about 1pm we arrived at Mums for a lovely lunch - her Chickpea, Tuna & Salmon salad was delicious - and this gave us a chance for a rest too.
------------------------------------At Mum & Dads------------------------------At about 3:30 we headed off again doing the very easy walk back to Manly - we had a nice coffee from Max Brenner, and took it aboard the Freshwater for a leisurely cruise back to the Quay. From there we took the Cahill walk to the Bridge and back home by 5:00!
-------------------------------------Almost home! -------------------------------The walk was fantastic - perfect weather and company. Thanks Jez!
oh and what a walk it was Petey, u were really striding it out. My poor feet are so sore today.
ReplyDeleteWell done for yesterday was great to spend time getting fit together! Your Mom's salad was delish!