Day 3

Today was the day we were off on the big walk to Crater Lake and Marion’s Lookout! Well that was the plan.
Given we woke to drizzle and the threat of snow the plan changed dramatically. First up it was a bit of washing to see us through, then check the weather. Then a visit to the Information Centre and check the weather. Finally it was a reschedule and off for a few short walks around the rangers station at the entrance to the park, in the wet, much to the girls disgust.
A bit of trudging here and there resulted with the expected showers and complaints, but it was really quite magical aided by the occasional local visiting and the sight of the King Billy Pine, thought to be thousands of years old.
Of particular interest was a guided walk were we learned about the native plants and the rain forest succession.