Horn and I ventured into the Walls of Jerusalem for 4 days. We walked in from the non-traditional route via Lake Ada and Fanny. These tracks were not marked on the maps avaliable, so we relied on our orienteering skills to meaneuvour around rocky crags and through animal pads. This was to be my second time within the Walls and was equally and magical as the first.
Lake Fanny was where the track finished on the map. From here we were on our own all the way to
the Gate of Zion.
We also ran into a friend who was having a nice relax. He wasn't keen on giving up his place in the sun and made that very clear.
Save this pool and a few others, the majority of the area was quite dry...until the last night where we we able to bear witness to one of the biggest electric storms I have ever encountered. The thunder rolled across the whole of the sky as we were battered with rain and snow.
The first campsite was chosen for its views and comfy cushion-plant base.
The view from our campsite. Mount Jerusalem (The East Wall).
Heading away from the campsite to the central walls.
Warratah
The mighty West Wall.
Horn atop The Temple looking out towards Damascus' Vale and the Du Cane Range which signals the start of the Overland Track.
Looking from atop the Temple to King Solomons Throne which continues to King Davids Peak.
The moon rising above Mount Jerusalem.
Dixon Kingdoms signpost
Heading up to King Solomons Throne
Perched on top of King Davids Peak
Looking down towards Lake Salome and the traditional start of the Walls adventure.
Looking towards the way out from the ridge between King Davids and King Solomons Throne
Google Maps indicating the start of the track.
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