Blogs from Batehaven, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania

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Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Batehaven July 28th 2012

2 more sleeps. Excited? you bet. I just wish Donna would consider packing. We did get to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Not sure how much we will see even though we will be in the "correct" time zone. It's a bit different from our normal trip as most of it is guided tour, which doesn't leave a huge amount of time to do our own thing. I think we get 4 or 5 half days off. That might take some getting used to. I do like the idea of sitting in a bar/cafe (kaffihús) watching the Icelandic men's handball team play Great Britain in the heats (August 7 1.15am AEST). It's also our first big trip in the era of connectivity. Taking computers, phones, chargers. Working out the best communications package. I recall ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Batehaven March 16th 2012

It was only an hour’s drive from Canberra to Batehaven, a little village near Batemans Bay.It was time to just chill for a bit, so we checked into an awesome caravan park and went into slow mode. That afternoon I cycled to Surf Beach while Dean relaxed by the pool, and the following morning we explored Batemans Bay by bike. With the exception of thunderstorms on our first evening, we had pretty awesome weather! Before leaving Batemans, we were sure to have a go on the caravan park’s giant jumping pillow (fun!!) and throw a lure in the river. Our van also got its, much needed, first deep clean of the trip. Wow, it’s made such a difference.... read more
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