362. Lake Wendouree 6km

U3A Hike No 362 Hike Report by Marianne Kennedy Mark Hawley was to lead our weekly hike, the Rhinoceros Hike, in the Brisbane Ranges, but he forecast was for low temperatures, strong winds and rain which would create slippery tracks therefore a not very enjoyable adventure. Mark made a responsible decision to postpone this hike. Instead he offered an alternative suggestion to meet at Pipers Restaurant at 9.30 am and walk Lake Wendouree. The options were to have coffee before or after the walk (or both). On arrival at Pipers, with light rain falling, Mark checked the weather radar and, because the rain appeared as though it might pass over in about 20 minutes, he suggested we have a coffee first. It did not take any persuasion for the eleven walkers to agree. After coffee, chatting and smiles all round we commenced our walk around the lake in a clockwise direction. Walking the lake is always a very pleasant experience regardless of...