Blogs from Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania
First trip to the beach
Published: September 13th 2011Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Cronulla
September 13th 2011
So we started the day with the intent of heading into Sydney to have a walk round, although when we tried to park the Ute in Sutherland to catch the train, we couldn’t find a space. After 30 minutes of looking we gave up and decided it was fate that we should have a lazy day and drench our body’s in the sunshine, so went packed our towels and headed to Cronulla beach. Life is tough!! After several hours of Jo staring at the hunks in trunks, surfers and lifeguards we had a walk along the coast, before heading to a beach side bar for a drink, ahead of Jo leading us on a tour of the Westfield mall in Miranda to find some new sunnies!... read more
Close Encounters of the Oz Kind
Published: July 23rd 2011Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Cronulla
July 18th 2011
For this particular chat I aim to discuss my interactions with Aussies over the course of the first half of my time here. I recall these conversations to the best of my memory, with as little exaggeration as to put emphasis on the accuracy, and accents (ha...ha). One can have great fun while down here, and the people are many a reason. The pictoral aid for this topic comes courtesy Royal National Park’s coastline in Cronulla- the second oldest park in the world behind Yosemite. Sadly this is not the location I talked up in previous correspondence- that trip for reasons I won’t explain yet was postponed, but it’ll come soon! As far as here goes, I can honestly say I’ve never had a more fun time photographing what you’ll see is mostly water and the ... read more
My longgg walk in Cronulla!!
Published: December 27th 2010Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Cronulla
December 23rd 2010
G'Day! News so far, we have left Cronulla and are now based in Sydney for Christmas and New Year. Cronulla was lovely. It is such a pretty beach town. It was really lovely just walking down to the beach and going for a swim. We didn't really do much more in Cronulla. We went out on one night (I might put up some photos on the old Facebook) and I did my walk, and it took a while. I have added some pics to this blog of my walk. So the walk...I was basically walking for 8 hours on my own - no joke. At one point I really thought I was going to have to be rescued. The walk started by walking along the beach to the far end. It really didn't look that far, ... read more
Five girls, some goon, the beach and a cockraoch!!
Published: December 14th 2010Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » CronullaDecember 14th 2010
First off... sorry I haven't blogged in a while. I'm not staying at Uncle Dan's anymore so internet access is few and far between. Quite a lot has happened since I last blogged. Biggest news is the girls arrived safe and sound on December 1st. I met them at the airport, but was a little late (my own fault, didn't get home till 5am the night before!). The weather when they arrived was horrible. It rained non-stop for about 4 days, at least I got use out of my rain mac. The girls had a little trouble finding some where to stay, but it worked out in the end. It was so nice having them here. We were all staying around the Kings Cross area in Sydney. I was staying in the Originals hostel which was ... read more
We got the van and we are off!
Published: March 22nd 2010Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Cronulla
March 18th 2010
So we left St Leoanrds weighed down with much more stuff that it seemed we came with, but at least we are on the way to pick up the van so we wont have to be carrying it around anymore as there is loads of room for it in the car. We arrived to pick it up around lunchtime but by the time we had gone over to register it in our name and done some washing it was 6 o'clock before we even set off out of Sydney on our way to Cronulla which the bloke who sold us the van said there was a campsite at. It was only a half hour drive so we figured we would have time to go and get sheets and pillows when we arrived. Well it didnt take ... read more
Cronulla and The Phone Call!!!
Published: January 10th 2009Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Cronulla
December 23rd 2008
21st December 2008 - ARRIVAL IN CRONULLA We arrived in Cronulla at around 4pm-ish. We were both starving so we went on the hunt to find a nice cafe to indulge in the paninni that we didn't manage to find in Wollongong. Most places had stopped serving food at 3pm but we did manage to find a little deli and I settled for a tuna salad sandwich...tasted so good!! A world away from packet ham that the van had to offer!!! I followed it with an ice cream (Definitely becoming addicted) from the most amazing ice creamary ever and we sat on the hill to eat and chill out whilst watching the sea. Loads of groups out and families drinking and eating on the grass. Nice atmosphere!!! After a while we headed back to the van...or ... read more
December 21st 2008
21/12/08 = A mild hangover and an arrival in Cronulla Woke up at 6:15 for same reason as usual and caught end of the sunrise over the sea. Was too sleepy to appreciate it and crawled straight back into bed. Woke up a few more times, but only properly got up at 10am, when van got so unbelievably hot that could feel my insides cooking. Resisted for a while, but then got up, had a my museli breakfast (not quite the same as the bacon sandwich I would usually have after drinking) and walked over road to beach. Was a beautiful sunny day with not a cloud in sky :). Beach was really full because was a Sunday, but had a realy nice feel to it. Perfect sunbathing conditions because was a lovely breeze again. Such ... read more
July 28th 2008
1 week to go - cannot come quick enough, and it will... timing is everything.. and it will be over before I know it. But in that time I intend to have the time of my life!! Looking forward to being in Paris with my friend Deb. Shopping to choose her wedding dress! Then exploring Egypt - meeting new people.. Bring it on!!!!... read more
2008 Adventure - UK, Paris,EGYPT,Jordan,Thailand
Published: July 24th 2008Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » CronullaJuly 24th 2008
Today is the 24th July, and with only 11 days to go before I leave, I feel this has come on me so quick. Long time coming with a rollercoaster ride to this date. Being away will be a grounding time, one that will change me I think as I feel I am too soft to too many things. I need this to harden me up a little and to focus on what life is all about. Carpe Diem.. a notable quote. One that I will embrace every day I am away. ... read more
A day at the beach and gardens
Published: March 29th 2008Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Cronulla
March 29th 2008
This morning I cooked breakfast for everyone and we then went to the beach, whilst Eleanor and Mummy looked at the shops I went out for a surf. We then had lunch at a Thai restaurant and visited the Camelia Gardens in the nearby suburb of Caringbah. Mummy is enjoying her stay here especially eating salad, stone fruits and fresh vegetables. I cooked a barbeque last night and Mummy made Palabok, Eleanor assembled a simple salad. Here's some photos.... read more
