As we arrived at the Paparazzi Cliff we encountered 'H.B', one of the original developers of the area. We was chopping carrots and re-ring gluing bolts on his original lines, leaving him to his work we jumped on the nearby 'Across the Path of Lichen', a 50m+ grade 18.
Damon went first, the delicate climbing not made easier by the difficult task of having to spot the wall camouflaged line of bolts that zig zagged up the cliff. Up the wall, stepping out and right around the lip of a cave, then a short section to the finish. A very enjoyable climb with a great view at the top.
Damon and Tony climbed another route, but we ran out of time before I could try my ascent. Not wanting to get benighted (again) we left as the golden sun was low in the sky, making it back to the main path with a few minutes to spare.
We finished the day in a grassy field, exhausted from the long hot day, watching the scarlet sun set behind the Great Dividing Range. A suitable farewell...
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