Day two Dead Horse Track

Another beautiful sunny Thredbo day. 14 intrepid walkers set off up the chairlift to eagles nest and from there we headed down to Dead Horse Gap, about 5kms. Darylene only stayed with us to morning tea before deciding the downhill stretch was not for her.  We walked from the alpine area ( >1850m) to the sub alpine area amongst the snow gums. Kerry kept a sharp look out for brumbies but all we could see was piles of horse poo -I am sure the horses were watching us in the bushes!  Sandy our intrepid leader was quizmaster asking us questions about the area and handing out Freddy frogs for correct answers. Sin Pin had her head to the ground looking at the array of flowers. Dianne was organising group photos for the blog.  Neil and I had to remember what was happening in order to write the report.  Gerard, Sin Pin and Maryanne donned their fly nets against the army of flies the rest of us just did the Australian wave.
Lunch was at the Dead Horse Saddle by the river. Doris and Hardy were first to put their feet in the freezing mountain water and along with Sandy and the rest of us tentatively followed.  Heading back to Threadbo along the river was a lovely way to finish the walk.  
Julie and Janice headed to the shop for ice cream, Kerry and Neil to the pub for a beer and others dispersed back to the lodge for a well earned cuppa.
Kerry and Neil

Common name Alpine Rusty Pods, scientific name Hovea Montana.