I started today near home from where the cut begins to walk upstream to the Robinvale pumping station, just known as the Pumps. Part of this walk I have done many times in the past but this time I’d be walking a bit further. Today was going to be another very hot one. I left early knowing there would be plenty of shade to keep me a bit cooler. I wouldn’t rush my walk so I should be ok.

It was a perfect morning with a cooling gentle breeze.

The sun sparkled waters kept me company, running just in front of me

River trees welcomed me back with arms that seemed to hug me

and long tree roots led me down the river bank

For the first time I saw where a snake had crossed the dirt road and it made me more aware of where I was placing my feet.

Occasionally sprawling gums gave a change to the landscape.

Several water birds, an early morning walker out with her dogs and a small tinny motoring its way downstream was all I encountered for three kilometres. How perfect.

This old fence was once the boundary of my walk

There wasn’t much to spoil the peace and serenity. At Knights Bend standing on a small dirt track by the river basically in the middle of nowhere while trying to send David a photo I turned around to find a car with a boat trailer stationary behind me. What! I jumped off the road…maybe a little overreaction. lol. Good thing the locals are friendly!

Just past Knights Bend, tracks follow a cut through that has formed another island, before finally reaching the Pumps. The scenery changes dramatically here, the trees taller and the bush thicker.