The first kilometre of today's section of the Bibbulmun Track is a challenging descent down "Cardiac Hill". The track follows the Blackwood River Valley with a few bridges and creek crossings. Hilly terrain near the Millstream Dam. The forest is more dense and damp, with plenty of soap bush, snotty gobbles, tassel brush and tree hovea.

Set off late again at 9:20am down the steep slippery descent of Cardiac Hill. Took 5 kilometres to pass the girls. Bumped into Keith Newby (Busselton caravan man), and then a dozen Forestfield scouts. Warm day, lovely wildflowers, river and dense undergrowth. Arrived at campsite at 2:15pm followed by the girls at 3:20pm, then scouts after 4pm. Lovely spot just a stone's throw from a brook, decided to pitch tent for only my second night so far. Doing match puzzles with scouts and losing. Sat around campfire chatting until late 9:30pm when the scout leaders bring out the red cordial - port!

Cold night with no cloud cover, must remember Jessica's brain-teaser regarding smashed telephone box and fish in a bucket. Last day tomorrow with northern guidebook. Nearly halfway to Albany!