Second Day At Cradle

Well… that was a long pause between the first post of our couple of days at Cradle… but here it is

We had planned on a hike that was going to take us further, but the day was one of ‘those’ days.
Rain (lots) wind (high) cold (brrrr) and visibility (not much).

We met a young Japanese couple who wanted to do the hike up Marions way but the rangers had suggested not to. So we said they could come along with us as we were doing it if they wanted moral support!

As you can see… not much to see (although the weather cleared slightly for views when we were up higher which was lovely for Toshi and Maaya)

So wet!

Its still pretty in the rain though

(Photo below from Toshi)

Up the many many steps

I definitely take this bit slow

So moody!

Best part about the rain at Cradle is the tree bark colours

Stunning

I didn’t have the camera out coming down as we went back down a different way and apart from the weather, its was a steep tricky decent that required two hands free and also making sure our new friends were helped down where needed.

(Photo from Maaya)
We made it down in one piece!

Even a little rainbow to finish our day off!

It was nice to make new friends.
We left Maaya and Toshi in the visitors centre where they spent some time thawing out before driving on to their next destination!
They had barely 3-4 days in Tasmania, but we’ve let them know they are welcome to stay with us if they ever get back down our way!

xx

(Photo from Toshi)