Lunch at Mt Direction

Lovely sunny day yesterday so MDR & MB set off on a hike to the summit of Mt Direction, just a few klm ENE of Hobart. The trail starts at the very picturesque Risdon Dam, the water supply for Hobart and southern Tasmania. Even with the sun shining we still had to kit up in enough gear to survive a polar expedition. The wind chill factor was extreme, however once on the trail and ascending the hill we warmed up. About one third of this trail is extremely steep and it was quite a work out, especially for MB. We bought some excellent sandwiches at the Richmond Bakery and really enjoyed them once we got to the summit. MB was a little disappointed though she couldn't get a cappuccino there, but the views over Hobart and the Derwent valley more than compensated. The hike took three and half hours, classified as "easy" in the guidebook we are using, a good walk for MDR & MB to "run-in" their new hiking boots.