Felicity Jackson (fiscycj)

Completed: 31 October, 2019

Felicity Jackson thumbnail — **Felicity Jackson**
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Start date: 8 September, 2019
Age When Completed: 40
Direction Walked: Southbound

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
I pre-made meals and arrange for a friend to post ahead, just topping up on extras at the track towns. All packages arrived safe and well and all the track towns were very welcoming and supportive.

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
A memorable experience and a great way to celebrate turning 40. Can't wait to get out and do more treks. Henry, my teddy bear and companion on my trip, also enjoyed the trip and made a great conversation starter, without even saying anything.

Your Best Equipment
Walking poles and good insoles in my shoes. The poles saved me from many potentially dangerous slips, trips and falls.

Your Worst Equipment
Bad insoles in my shoes.

Advice for Others
Join the foundation! Made everything so much easier. And have as much type 1 fun as possible.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

All at once

Who did you complete the Track with? Solo (primarily)
Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No

Your Experience

Favourite Section
Favourite section was DRV to Pemberton. I loved the Donnelly river - the walking here was challenging but not too hard, and the scenery amazing. Marris are my favourite tree and there were plenty here. I also had this section almost entirely to myself, passing only 5 S-N hikers and a handful of snakes along the way and having the shelters all to myself.

Highlight of your trip
Meeting lots of amazing people along the way, especially Linda and Tony, who were walking the route with me at various stages from Dwellingup and welcomed me at Albany. The ever-changing views and terrain - trees, sand dunes, hills, beaches, farms etc. Who would of thought you could see so much? Being able to sing out loud and having no-one hear you except the birds and kangaroos! Walking along the beaches in perfect conditions, with my bare feet in the sand and sea. Close encounters with emus at Yabberup.