Bells Rapids report

The last Artists’ Safari headed up to the lovely Bells Rapids in the hills above the Swan Valley for a sunny afternoon of drawing. Warm enough, in fact, to have several of us chasing the shade. A fabulous issue after the shivery conditions of the quarry trip a few weeks ago. I, of course, managed to get lost again… No trouble finding the turn off this time but being 10 minutes late missed the gathering and had no idea which direction my cohorts had decided best. Taking a punt – I got it wrong – and had quite a walk. I don’t mind a bit of toddle in the least, fantastic scenery, but it would be even better without having stuff to lug! Definitely one of those occasions to remind the intrepid artist of the merits of traveling light… thankfully I almost do and with practice (at getting lost!) I realise how little I really need – so can report that the pack is getting lighter by the week. The difficulty is that the need to hide from ever curious onlookers always has us seeking a hiding spot with good views which entails something of a hike even if one doesn’t take the scenic route via the wrong direction. Might have to figure out how to use the mobile phone. Thankfully no one can be totally inconspicuous when lugging easels and folios so the first family gathering I asked could point the direction taken.

The view from somewhat uphill of the rivers was well worth the hike anyway:

Bells Rapids

 

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