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Published: September 11th 2014
September 3
rd – The weather forecast was not promising, but David wanted some photos of the coast, so we rose at 4:45 a.m., and off to Newcastle we went. And – the forecast was right – rain, high winds, and terrific waves! David was in his element! Judy and I stayed dry in the car while Mal valiantly kept David company, even losing a hat in the process.
After breakfast, the weather improved enough for us to visit the Shortland Wetlands Centre. Here we were introduced to more of the region’s flora and fauna including a poisonous Red-Bellied Black Snake that was warming itself beside the path.
Our next stop was the Tomaree Lookout -- unfortunately, the weather had begun to deteriorate and the winds were very strong, so we had only a quick look and drove back down. As we neared Mal and Judy’s home, the weather improved again, and we went in search of kangaroos. We eventually spotted a few bucks with a large number of females with joeys in their pouches grazing on the grass.
I have to talk about the weather – it’s cold! Seriously, I’ve been wearing
my long underwear, wool socks, sweaters and coats! I even bought a light coat! All my life, I’ve heard how HOT Australia is, and when I get here . . ., it’s like home!! Today though, this changes – we’re on our way to Darwin. I’ll probably be talking about the weather again very soon.
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Catching Sun's First Rays
Al Chambers
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I'm so happy you have included me in your travel adventures in both pictures and text. That is some baby in the pouch!