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  Day 55 West Cape Howe to Torbay

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Time (excluding rests)

8 hours

Distance

16.4 kilometres

More coastal walking today in an area popular for rock climbing. Panoramic views from the Bruce Tarbotton Memorial Walk (10.1 kilometres), then a boot cleaning station at 12.2 kilometres. Shelley Beach and Dingo Beach are the only spots you can swim today due to steep cliffs. Torbay Campsite has a lookout about 50 kilometres south of the hut.



Richards Island

This morning I had no appetite and eventually threw up. Was a hard day's walk with hilly sections and no shade. To make matters worse, I ran out of water with 6 kilometres left to go. I felt very weak and had numerous rest breaks. Lovely coastal walk however, many kangaroos. I arrived at Torbay at 3pm after 8 hours. I passed out until 9:30 pm having the deepest sleep ever. Managed to hold down some cereal then went back to bed. My hardest day by far but I have been fortunate with my health.

Torbay is a very picturesque campsite with great views of Richards Island and the coast around towards Albany. Blue sky morning, I'm feeling better, Albany or bust.



The author's tent


The view from the Torbay Hut


© Michael Bradley 2004

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