Well we left a very wet Victoria behind and tried for better weather at Eden on the south coast of NSW, not to be, rain and a cold wind, visited the whaling museum there and learned about the shore whaling operations which was only possible with the help of killer whales which herded whales into the bay, didn't learn that at school.
Up to Bega and the mandatory visit to the cheese factory for a comprehensive tasting session, the museum stairs made me feel a little old where the machinery and tools etc were things we used as kids, great display.
After a wet camp at Drummond Creek we headed for Canberra to visit my Niece and family for a few days, warm sunny weather at last ! even the remnants of a dust storm in the air.
It was great to see the family as the little ones had grown so much since we last saw them, about 5 years ago, way too long as far as I am concerned, made me realise just how short life is and how fast it goes. We had so much to catch up with each others lives, events, anniversaries and just stuff in general.
Thanks heaps Mike and Rebecca
Then on and across to the coast once more to see the Ocean Cliffs Road, now that was an experience! that road down to Shellbourne( near Woolongong) on the coast was equal to best NZ has to offer by way of twists and bends ( about as good as the Alpine Hwy) only down hill, hairpin bends etc etc with Kath driving again.
Our reason was to drive the Ocean Cliff Road, it runs around a rocky headland on concrete piers with spectacular views. That is the road used for some car adds.
Then it was up the range again and off to the Blue Mountains to visit with my Nephew Colin and his family.
Now we have experienced the full gamut of weather - bloody hail stones as big as cherries and walnuts ! Next afternoon it was small pea sized stuff followed by a few days fo glorious sunshine, again it was fantastic to catch up, we are really enjoying these times with family.
Huge hugs to all Colin, Mel and Amelia.
Now we are in Sydney with my brother and his wife for Christmas and Boxing Day prior to heading north again as our trip is rapidly drawing to a close unfortunately.
Not many photo's this time as for us it was family time.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Bob n Kath.
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