Millthorpe – Carcoar – Neville, and back again.
DAY 1
Our group left Millthorpe at 8.30 on the dot
Walking to Carcoar no matter what
Back to our seven on this sunny morn
John, Marnie, Stewart, Gordon, Virginia, Pete and Dawn.
Marnie found a spanner and gave it to Pete
It will go in the shed other spanners to meet
John checked the map, holding it steady
The thought crossed my mind - are we lost already?
The ewe in the paddock a lamb by her side
Protective to the end even though it had died
At lunch the discussion was centred on boots
A serious subject – we are not into suits.
Alpacas, Sheep and an emu too
A change of plan we will walk the rail track
Decision made there is no turning back
So triumphant we walked into Carcoar
The magnificent seven triumphed once more
Stewart or CIA agent?
DAY 2
Today we were joined by Pete, Judy and Mike
Mike changed his mind about coming by bike
We walked Fell Timber Road, destination Neville
John knew, of course, it was not on the level
Views of the valley- in the distance the mount
Nature’s blessings, too many to count
At the end of the dirt road, there at the junction
Sat on some logs to enjoy our luncheon
A check of the map with Neville in sight,
Kentucky Road, and John turns to the right
When it comes to maps I thought John was “au fait”
But were we going to Neville via the U.S of A.
Aida and Di joined us once more
Little did we know what we were in for
A fish and chip dinner –served wrapped in paper
Our group in good form, and Di in for a caper
Sat next to Stewart, whom I’m sure, she holds dear,
Pushed a chip up his nose and another in his ear!
Di brought two toys worth a mention on blogg
A nice little pig and a not so nice dog
Miss Piggy sang sweetly and couldn’t be cuter
This is more than can be said of the grinning dog, Rooter
That brought to an end a really fun night
I was still laughing as I turned out the light.
Day 3
Saturday morning down came the rain
Walk to Carcoar! We must be insane.
Because of commitments our group now fewer
Then two turned back, we know who they were!
But then Alvaro arrived ready to brave it
So onward and upward with Carcoar our target
The old school house, now, no more than a shack
Provided shelter for our morning snack
Splashing through puddles, past rain soaked trees We plodded uphill, only some with ease
To our right Mount Macquarie, standing high
Below Lake Rowlands, our water supply
Snatches of sunshine as the climb went higher
And before too long all were dryer
Over the hill top and into the breeze
Lunch to warm up before we freeze
Then spurred on by the knowledge that Carcoar was near
Soon arrived at the Royal and relaxed with a beer.
Day 4
We departed Carcoar right on nine
Walked up to the station, then along the line
The wind blew strongly, but it didn’t rain
We headed south through the tunnel once again.
The Errowanbang turn off is not very far
One hour by rail, five minutes by car
The Gap Road was long and mostly uphill
Which didn’t surprise us, we all know the drill
Forest Reefs came in sight by mid afternoon
And for some, that wasn’t too soon.
Tired and windblown – almost too tired to talk
Ready for home after our four day walk.
Karaoke with a difference
Di's capers 
Fish and chip dinner at Neville Hotel
A shortcut? 
Camel Cam?
Out into the sunlight
A good way to end the day
Mt Macquarie in view- something to look forward to!
Wattles abloom along the way
