Blogs from Kiama, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania - page 2

2-3 November 2010 We spent a couple of nights in Kiama which is the first place we actually set up camp. It also happened to be the first time that we had actually stayed in the tent overnight - crazy, I know! We were one of only three groups in the campground for the first night and then by ourselves for the second night. It was great to stay somewhere where we had stayed before as the familiarity was a bit of a security blanket for us. It rained on and off the whole time which was a bit of a bummer but at least we discovered the tent doesn't leak! Yay for us! Surprisingly Oscar only rolled out of his bed once which was a nice surprise and the following night he stayed put the ... read more

This morning we went to the local market and then on to the little quaint town called Berry. We had a lovely time wandering in and out of the craft shops and had lunch at a little cafe in the Town. Steve and I went on a horse and cart ride around the Town and the old fellow who drove the horse told us a few tales about Berry. He was very interesting. We spent the afternoon lazing around at the Van park and wandering along the waterfront and the beachfront. On Sunday morning we headed home. We really enjoyed our holiday.... read more

This time, coming to the land down under was somehow even longer than the first time. Well, I did chose the discount flight (I was quite pleased that I wasn't sharing economy class with chickens at the price I got my ticket!), and had two layovers, but either way, Australia is bloody far away! Within a few days of arriving Down Under, I discovered a new phobia. Now, last time I was here, I chased a dingo in the outback, didn't even think twice when I almost stepped on a black snake in Tasmania (hello one of the most poisonous in the world?) and even somewhat got over my fear of spiders. Somewhat. But give me a leach and I freak out. These leaches are not like our big fat ugly North American leaches found in ... read more

Hi to you all for the last entry of this travelblog. After a hideous overnight journey from Brunei to Sydney (I am never flying overnight again unless I move out of economy seating!!!) we arrived home to a very welcoming dog and kids racing to see who could ring their friends first. Dylan, Caitlin and Jack have now cramed an entire summer holidays worth of Kiama friends into the past 4 days. We are all pleased to be home in our paradise here in Kiama, but very sad that our trip is over. Some final reflections and a few more photos for you. Highlights: the trekking tour in Laos (with kayaking, cycling, elephants, village stay), hiring bikes and cycling around Hoi An and the surrounding countryside, discovering little alleys and streets in the towns and cities, ... read more