U3A Ballarat Hikers

 U3A Hike No 375 Hike Report by Monica  McCormack 🌿 Reconnecting with Buninyong The most pleasant way to re-orient oneself after months away is to take a long walk through both familiar and less-familiar corners of one’s ‘home’ territory. For this blogger, that means Buninyong—just 20 minutes from Ballarat. It’s a gentle way to confirm that landmarks, gardens, laneways, and waterholes are still where they belong. Most gratifying of all is witnessing the abundant signs of spring in a well-watered, thriving environment. ❄️ A Brisk Beginning Our walk began with a chill in the air—snow was clearly falling somewhere in the high country. Fifteen walkers, smiling or perhaps grimacing, gathered at the Buninyong tennis courts braving a bitter wind. Fortunately, we had several things in our favour: a cheerful group reunited after overseas travels, a rain-free morning, and solid walking paths both sealed and unsealed. It made for a pleasant, uncomplicated outing. 🌳 Into the ...