We were heading back along to coast to a few spots that jack, Hannah and Sammy O had told us about. The first place that was a 'must see' is a small inlet called Jervis Bay. We took a short detour en route to a secluded spot that was part of the national park but that wasn't really suited to tourists. When we arrived in the actual Jervis bay we found a great campsite right on the beach and at a very reasonable rate. We walked around the small town, up and dow...

Wombatville The journey from Sydney to Kiama was more stunning than we had expected. we took the tourist route all the way down and although it took longer we were rewarded with some fantastic coastal views. One of our favourite programs is Grand Designs so we didn't know where to look when we were driving through the slightly built up areas. Some of the houses were amazing, with these great views across the pacific. Our favourite was a modest size house on t...

I got early, trying not to disturb James and in the excitement I forgot the camera but never mind I will remember it and it is an easy picture to paint! Jacks Dad took me outside to the garden furniture where a kookaburra was already waiting, another swooped down to the floor, just keeping his distance. The bird on the chair waited patintly until I had a piece of quiche (only thing in the fridge!) in my hand. Jacks dad showed me how to feed him, slowly but you...

Back of the Blue Mountains I don't want anyone to make an assumption based on the amount of alcohol consumed last night but we had what can only be described as a lazy morning. Nobody was hungover thankfully so we ate eggs and Jack drove us all an hour up the road to his Dads work place. I should inform you that his Dad is a park ranger and we visited an area of the Blue Mountains that is rarely seen by tourists. The area is called Kanangra and you can see an...

Beaut Mountains and Great Hosts We had been told by just about everyone who worked, lived or visited Sydney that we must go to the blue mountains. We said bye to Amanda and co for a couple of days and took Monica for a drive. Th Blue Mountains, what can I say? Not for the first time and I am sure not the last time that scenery has stumped me with the problem of how to put something so spectacular into words. I am certain there is someone out there with the sk...