Holidays (1)

Well, I am officially on holidays...and it's lovely!

I'm spending the first part of my holidays out in Halls Gap.  I'm staying in a friend's house and enjoying the peace and quiet.

I arrived yesterday around 1pm.  It's nice and quiet here.  Lots of birds and animals!  After unpacking everything and setting up the house, I went for a hike up one of the mountains behind the house.  It was a warm day, so I packed some lunch and water and started walking.

Now, I love to hike, but hiking by yourself is very different!  I walked and walked and walked...I saw a couple of people on the way, but most of it was really quiet.  There were lizards and skinks everywhere.

I finally made it to the top and saw some great views.  I was higher than the opposite ridge, so I could see over it into the valley on the other side.  I was right above Lake Bellfield, which was nice!

I ate my lunch on top of the mountain, and then started coming back down.  I jogged a little bit, but had to go carefully because it was pretty steep.

I've also done some reading and started a 500 piece puzzle!  I slept a lot last night :)

Standing on top of the Viewpoint

Lake Bellfield.  Those little white dots to the left of the Dam Wall is where I am staying.

The other side of lake Bellfield.