Mt Helen 26/9

 
14 walkers met at Boak Ave in cool conditions. We set off past the partially renovated Pompeii Cafe, promising wood fired fare on its reopening.
Along Main Rd we also had an elevated view of the new housing development taking place towards Olympic Ave.
The flowering shrubs and trees along the hilly Landale Ave and Pindari Dve were at their best.
We then refuelled for the climb up Jones Ave past the Weinrich winery and the property of local luthier Ian Noyce.
The top of the climb is dedicated to the former local trail runner Tony Benson who represented us at the 1972 Olympics.
Just before the end of the walk our attention was drawn to the sad sight of an ex-tall tree, some SES tape and a tarpaulin patched preschool roof. A story there!
Thanks Marlene for the planning and guidance along such varied terrain.
Chris Charleson.