WALK by the BEACH. 26C. Late Afternoon-Evening BEACH paths walk. +Cafe stop

We will walk along the beachside path for awhile then stop at a cafe. We can then return walking back beachside, or walk direct to St Kilda. Most of walk is along walking (not shared with bikes) paths; & footpaths

Event/walk is for this SATURDAY 21 FEB. Meet@4:45. Depart by 5pm
New Event on Daytime Events for Saturday; an ok afternoon-evening, for walking 6-7km. Forecast for Saturday 5pm 26C, down 24C at 8pm.

A Return/ loop walk along Beachside paths through St Kilda & Elwood.
Bakery Cafe - Bakery & Cake-ry; only outdoor tables - Is Open till 9pm.
If any rsvps wish to do one-way/shorter walk; can finish at Bakery Cafe
(Bus stops for bus to St Kilda, Or to Elsternwick Station close to cafe
& 2 more routes adjacent to cafe).

Meet at Clock Tower along The Esplanade (Upper Esplanade), St Kilda.
- the Clocktower alongside road; between Hotel Esplanade & Palais Theatre. Event Photo shows where Meet Point is. We'll depart by 5:00
My phone 0402816644. Pls text or call; or post comment, if need to contact me. (Direct msgs via Meetup often don't show on my phone)

Distance will be approx 6km-7km Return Walk.
Physical walking time is 2-2.5 hours.
Rest of Meetup duration is for cafe, stops for photos, views, & enjoy
Plus I'll point out places of interest & mention bit of the history of St Kilda (there's a lot in the 'St Kilda Triangle' area).

It's flexible what we do- we can walk less distance & sit & chat.
We will stop along the way for little bit for refreshments, & restrooms.
We can easily get a tram or bus at anytime if it's too hot or too tiring or to return to St Kilda.
This meetup posted/combined on both the St Kilda 3182, & Daytime Events Groups.

It will be still warm but pleasant at 8pm, so thought this would be good.
- 26C when we start walk so remember hat/cap, water, sunscreen
-24C when we finish so will be very comfortable weather, later in walk.

After the walk/Meetup finish time I'm thinking of perhaps going out along the new St Kilda Pier, after a short rest at a cafe or in gardens. If you'd like to do that also you're welcome to do so. If I get the timing right there's something great to see (If almost dark, it's unlikely tho).
Bring/Wear: Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses - maybe looking towards sun during part of walk back; & water. (Sunscreen Tip: Coles has Coles brand sunscreen inexpensive tubes, & it works very well)

Finding it & us:
Trams:
#96 along Bourke St, Spencer St, through Albert Park is fastest tram.
Take tram to to stop 136 The Esplanade St Kilda
#16, along Swanston St, St Kilda Rd, Fitzroy St St Kilda also goes to same location. Tram stop is just past the Hotel Esplanade.
Parking: a few streets east of The Esplanade (towards Grey St) there's some on street 4 hour & unlimited parking.

I will be wearing (Maybe) blue & white check shirt & navy/burgundy cap
Phone is 0402816644 if you need it to find me
Streetview of Meeting location: See event photo