Blogs from Bateau Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania

Bateau Bay in New South Wales is one of my favourite getaways from Sydney. When I'm feeling over-stressed with work and life in the city, I simply visit NSW. It’s like pushing a “Reset” button for my heart, body and soul. I go home feeling relaxed and able to conquer the world – seriously. Each day spent in NSW brings a sense of freedom and a serene feeling that lasts several days into my next week. Even a short weekend visit is to my benefit and I take advantage of it as much as I can. Easy Travel for a Weekend Getaway There’s no better way to spend an hour and a half - driving to the coast. I sing with the radio and laugh in anticipation. It’s a beautiful drive, too, through many naturalized ... read more

We are settling into our new home now and found some time, today, to explore the local area. We went for a walk through the Wyrrabalong National Park which is just up the road from our new home. It was a lovely sunny day and the views were fabulous.... read more

Steve and I took the caravan down to the Blue Lagoon for the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed walks on the beach and relaxing by the pool.... read more

So here is the blog of my writing... continuing from the other blog of my writing... hope you get it As soon as I entered the shadowy, narrow alley, I heard his footsteps. They were distinct. Their sound overpowered the light drip-drip of droplets crashing from second floor fire escape into murky puddles. It could be heard even among the domestically abused screams coming from an open window in the third floor of an adjacent building. I sped up ever so slightly, keeping my vision focused on the light emanating from the alley's end and my mind on the thought of my apartment steps. Do I look back? Ok, but be quick. My eyeballs jerked my head back over my shoulder and I saw him. He was a behemoth. He was hidden under black baggy sweats ... read more