We were working on a different wall this year, a few fields away from 'our' wall.
We were next to a beautiful stream with tumbling waterfalls, but that is were the idyllic geology finished - the wall was wobbly, wavy and awkward. But we like a challenge. Don't we?
The more experienced team started on a section on a steep slope, whilst the rest of us heading to a flat section for an easy stretch for a couple of first timers. First impressions can be deceptive! We ended up stripping out just short of 5m and really should have gone a whole lot further. As we worked we wisely commented on some strange practices, "no wonder the wall collapsed", as we rebuilt we felt total sympathy for our predecessors and followed their example. Interesting how different the collection of stone seemed just several hundred meters away.
Having got soaked on Friday afternoon we were a bit nervous of what Sunday's weather held in store for us, but it turned out to be not too bad. A bit of rain, but we could work. The steep section had been completed on Saturday and that group took on a further section and were also able to help complete the 'easy' section by lunchtime on Sunday.
We were pleased to welcome Steve back into our midst, visiting for the day from his new location in the next valley. Peter Katic (NT) has since been in touch to thank us for the work; a section that he passes regularly and is now pleased to see the gaps repaired.