January 2025 - Fort Direction, Blessington Trail

A good crowd fronted up for our first walk for 2025 - Maryanne, Fin, Angie, Lyn, Di, David, Kat, Bob, Caroline, Warren, and new Walker and Talker Brenda. Most of us met at the carpark at the Foreshore Tavern at Lauderdale at about a quarter to 10am, and sorted ourselves into three cars for the next leg to South Arm. At South Arm we met with Caroline and Warren, and the group hit the trail at about 10.30am.

It was a lovely summer's day, and actually got quite warm as we walked along the riverside.

There were great views over the River Derwent towards kunanyi and the channel area.

Lots of waterbirds.

And jellyfish (eck).

The beach walks were easy and enjoyable, with lots of time for catching up on holiday and family news.

There weren't many shady spots to stop for a drink, we had to grab this little sand dune.

At the destination, Fort Direction:

with its great view of the Iron Pot:

What a beautiful place we live in. By the time we got back to South Arm (at about 2pm) we were hot and very ready for lunch at the excellent little cafe Touch of the Mo. Thanks to all for a great day together on the trail.