Another bit of the Heysen Trail done

Last Sunday we decided to do another chunk of the Heysen Trail, the 1200 km track that winds from Cape Jervis on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula all the way to the Flinders Ranges. We've done small bits of it a few times. This time we were still thinking small, but turned further east.

The part of the trail we decided on was not really a trail at all - more of a trial -  as it involved eagle-eyed spotting, then climbing, innumerable stiles and going up and down pastured hills through farmland, with the very occasional Heysen Trail sign to reassure us that we were going the right way.

But the views were lovely, we were all alone, the sun shone and all was right in this part of the world.

Once on top of the hills it was sea views all around.

The perfect jigsaw! That's Kangaroo Island in the distance.

 We perfected the art of climbing over the stiles. Here are two shots of our 'stile style'.

There were always good photo ops.

 We found a nice spot for a picnic.

Couldn't resist a still life of 'backpack and cap' to celebrate the Eagles win on Saturday.

Refreshed from our lunch, we then drove 4 kms on the road that was part of the trail, then picked up the route again as it wound its way through more farmland. 

  The sign on the gate was a little disturbing.

However, all was calm and the only activities we encountered were gambolling spring lambs and their mums. They looked gorgeous and I had to quash the memory of a leg of lamb and rump steaks in my freezer at home.

We walked for a way down the farm track ...

... then headed back to the car. All in all, it was a good day and we now know what another slice of the Heysen Trail looks like.