Monday 22 August 2022 Brou Lake

 It was another sublime winter's day down here on the Far South Coast so L&I decided upon an outing to Brou Lake, a lake we have paddled only once previously.

Once we had lurched and bumped our way down the last 1 1/2 km of rain damaged track we reached the the put in and found we had the lake and its tranquil glassy water to ourselves. Bliss 

By 10.50am we were on the water and heading toward the currently closed entrance.  Once there we paused for a bit to send up the drone. Sadly the footage from this flight was lost. Stopping for lunch at 12.00 on the north side of the lake L send the drone aloft again.

Launching again at 1.00pm we continued along the shoreline. Brou Lake, unlike some other lakes, has a varied shoreline and to the accompaniment of varied birdsong there is always something to capture one's attention. (If you turn up the volume before playing the video you can here a little of  the birdsong we heard)

It was quite warm out on the water and here I seek the shade to wait for L to finish with the drone.

After crossing back to the southern shore we picked our way around the end of the silt jetty at the mouth of Whittaker's Creek.

Heading back to the launch site, the slight breeze that had sprung up during our journey, by now having dissapated. Thus we ended our paddle as we'd begun on beguiling glassy water.

Sadly our dalliance with nature ended at 2.25pm and all the remained was to pack up and return to reality.

And now for L's master production

Trip Notes:

Put In/Take Out: Off Brou Lake Road

Lake: Currently closed, low water level

7.95kms