Five Hills Run
20 January 2013 / Norm and Roz Barker
The first run for 2013 was well supported, with 14 cars. Starting off at 6:00 pm in front of the Defence Russell Offices, the drivers’ briefing was short from Norm, with Bricet also giving a welcome on behalf of our convenors. The group headed off through ADFA to Mt Pleasant (Hill 1), above ADFA and the Royal Military College Duntroon. Roz was there to greet everyone with nibbles and cold drinks (non alcoholic of course), for it was a warm evening. Everyone took in the views had a chat and another drink.
Next it was drivers to their cars (with their passengers) and off to the top of Mt Ainslie (Hill 2)for a brief stop and photo above. The group then proceeded across the Lake via Commonwealth Av Bridge and around Parliament House (Hill 3). No room for a stop and the security were looking worried enough. Proceeding up Melbourne Av and up Red Hill Lookout (Hill 4) where we made a short stop for a group photo in the car park. The tyre marks are not ours by the way. The few people at the lookout were impressed.
The group backtracked to Parliament House and around State Circle, and after joining Commonwealth Avenue we went back over Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and took the first exit to go to Black Mountain. This is a twisty and bushy road and the group kept together well. Having done the loop past the tower, it was back down the Mountain and off to the National Museum for a picnic by the lake. Most brought food to share which provided an opportunity to mix and talk over dinner.
The timing worked well and the weather was good. Everyone ate and relaxed as the sun set over the lake. Run organized by Norm and Roz Barker and enjoyed by a great group of what we now consider as our very good friends. The MX-5 Club is the best!
