Hermitage Walk

Another lovely walk today with Four Seasons.  Our shoes were wet from wet grass, but it didn't rain and the 12 who came along were treated to some amazing orchids, views and company, not to mention the outstanding afternoon tea compliments of Craig and Bev.

small grevilliea

we saw quite a few of these spider orchids

Bev brought us to a patch of Purple Cockatoos what was incredible. 

some unusual Donkey type orchids (not sure of type) 

I think this is a blood greenhood

wet Purple Cockatoo.

some lovely walking on sheep tracks with views of rolling green hills

How has this ruin stayed together so well for so long?. 

This old mulberry tree was still alive! 

we walked past a number of old orange trees still  growing on the hills

every now and then there was an overhead noise as the planes headed over towards Adelaide Airport.

We took a quick detour through one of the nearby gardens and enjoyed finding this old bell. 

unusual fencing for the veggie patch

This tank survived the fire 4 years ago (just)

some of the tracks were not very well defined and some were not defined at all. 

These red tips of new growth next to Bev and Craig's driveway were beautiful. 

Lunch time - a seat for everyone was provided. 

The walk back to the cars. 

For those who were not able to be there , I hope that this gives you a little glimpse of the pleasures of the day.