Town's are nice enough; food, gear, water and washing. I'm even having hot showers as a change from cold. But staying in doors especially with accommodation with central air conditioning if not for me. Not being able to open the window here in Collie is a real issue for me. The air con doesn't go lower than 17C ever. Add in that I don't sleep in the beds, I'm paying a lot for that hot shower.
Decided to hold onto the fleece till Balingup. And after a 2C night without needing it, it was abandoned today.
Balingup is camp only unless you pre book the backpackers. Though it's hard to find that information out.
Meet some of the local walkers this section. Surprisingly they rose at 4:30am to breakfast and pack and then walk in the dark. Not slow walkers either, arriving at the next shelter before lunch. Lots of interesting stories though about the track and characters on it. The foundation should capture their stores and publish a book.
Onwards towards Donnelly River Village in the morning.
