Solstice Project 19 - winter 3 - toward the west

Looking back to the starting point at the top rock; 

the marker is a twigful of leaves that are different from those

of the eucalyptyus sapling.

As with the autumnal equinox expedition, I set off with confidence toward the west. The starting point is a very prominent rocky outcrop, and was well visible for back sightings for about 100 metres. I progressed past a eucalyptus sapling and across an area that was cleared a long time ago (maybe 50 years or more) and is now regenerating.

A useful tool used crossing the cleared area - a toy arrow found in our garden, 

probably lost by neighbouring children. I guess I'll give it back, if they ask.

In the mid distance of the photo the next marker, a pine cone, can be seen in a fork of the callitris tree.

The arrow pointing back to the starting point.

The route then crossed a small ridge, a gully and climbed a slope to a flat area a bit higher up the hill. It was during this section that I lost sight of the starting point. 

The arrow was such a useful navigating tool that I took it along with me and used it at the next location. Unfortunately somewhere between the latest two photos, I lost the correct line of navigation - but this was such a pleasing photo that I am including it in the blog post anyway. 
More later.