18th August

Chadoora Campsite to Dwellingup township

Day 9 - finally a town! We left early which was probably a mistake because my fingers and toes were numb with cold and if I could sleep in I would of. Anyway a 20km walk from 6 am got us to Dwellingup. We booked twin share into the Berrydale Bed and Breakfast. The other options were a sleazy looking pub or a caravan park with one room boxes for hikers. The general store was great for food supplies but didn't have primus stove fuel so yet again I was dependant on Rone for his cooker.

Due to the 10 days of isolation I had to eat out and eat well so I had lunch at the Millhouse Cafe consisting of a steak sandwich and a Newbliss Cab Sav sourced from the local area. The wine was excellent. For dinner I had a 3 course meal at the B&B and enjoyed the company of non hikers. One of the highlights of the walk was the way you felt supported by tho local population along the way.

Day 10 Dwellingup to Swamp Oak