A day without wind is a rarity on Macquarie Island. In a change from the usual prevailing westerlies, this morning we awoke to a light south-easterly wind. Myself and Ben decided a walk around the north-west featherbed SMA to Eagle Cave would see us tucked in out of the winds completely, so we set out at 0800hrs. Ben donned his headphones, but my incessant chatter finally broke him, and he gave up on the music. This part of the coast is usually exposed and windblown, so to stroll along in such great conditions, admiring the offshore surf breaks was a treat. In a round trip walk of 5 hours we checked out the caves, explored the beaches, and collected (more) marine debris treasures. The haul this time was a few bottles, green string, and a large docking rope.
We treated to reflections of the plateau, in Duck Lake, which reflected the colours of the mountain so beautifully.
A great way to spend a Sunday morning. We made it back to VJM (Station) by 1300hrs, despite the appearance of my baby giraffe legs and some spectacular uncoordinated feats of physical daring on the rocky sections with about an hour to go!
Thanks Ben Golden for the company!
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Reflections of the plateau. Photo: Jacque Comery
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View toward Half Moon Bay from the featherbed. Photo: Jacque Comery
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Duck Lake. Photo: Jacque Comery
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Ben 'hipster much' Golden. Photo: Jacque Comery
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