Watched NYE fireworks from Bradfield Park North Sydney. The midnight ones were spectacular from our position close to the bridge. It''s a great spot.
Just got back from three days in Merimbula on the south coast of NSW. First stop was Pebbly Beach near Ulladulla, guaranteed kangaroo sighting, even rumoured to be seen surfing. My sister was excited. She was going to see kangaroos in the wild!! NOT...We saw kangaroo poo, and paw prints in the sand but no live specimens. Very disappointing.
Made Central Tilba in a rain shower, managed to purchase some yummy cheese and move on out of the rain.
What would a holiday be without some retail activity? Our hotel was close to town, and one of the best clothes shop in the area. Found some Capri pants for yours truly, with the second pair being half price. Had to do it didn't I?
Walked over two miles along the boardwalk to the accompaniment of Bell birds. At least they are more melodic than the ear splitting cicadas which drowned out the car radio en route.
Found a needlecraft centre in the middle of nowhere. Maxine said before we went in 'Oh, this'll be naff!' An hour later and several dollars poorer we left! What a gem of a place for needle workers like Maxine.
Later went on a dolphin cruise in Merimbula. We saw an Australian fur seal waving its flipper in the air to cool off but not a dolphin in sight. Maxine was developing a cynical attitude.
On the way home, she finally believed kangaroos existed when we saw a dead one by the side of the road with its legs sticking up in the air. Then she saw a lone camel in a field followed by a group, mob, herd??? of alpacas. A few dead wombats and that was the sum of Australian wildlife on this trip. Gee Australia can't you do better than that? It's embarrassing.
At least she got a bit of a tan.
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