After a scenic drive back from Kangaroo Valley, we went fishing at ‘the point’, within walking distance of the caravan park.   What a glorious evening! Fishing not catching – again!   A very late dinner as the sun was sinking behind the range when we headed back.Thursday was time for a paddle and a fish.   Put the kayaks in Lake Illawara, by the caravan park and paddled across to the sandbank on an incoming tide.   Another fantastic day...

A fairly long day on Monday, driving from Forster to Windang, Wollongong, home of Bill's childhood and the wonderful times he spent on Lake Illawara where his parents ran the Boat Shed, hiring out boats, prawning and in general, where he learnt all there is to know about fishing and boating and finding his way in the world.A pretty uneventful drive, apart from the pain skirting around Sydney. Tuesday sees the first showers and a bleak, overcast day, accompa...

Observation 1I really wonder how many people look in the toilet after they have flushed! I think most do, however my observation so far on this trip many do not.   My older sister Yvonne and I know there is nothing worse than finding a 'log' in the toilet when you first enter the cubicle (you had to be there)!   I, however, always check to ensure the loo is suitable for use by the next person.    After a morning watching Bill trying to catch an a...