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Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Pacific Palms December 6th 2012

Hello Again Firstly, thanks to those who have commented on my blog, emailed me or kept up with me on Facebook. It's so lovely to be able to keep in touch with home when so far away. Our stay in the hostel came to an end and I must admit I wasn't too sorry. I suppose it's going to be a necessary budget option at times but its not really me! The next part of our trip was much better - we travelled north by train for 7 hours to Port Macquarie where we were met by Viv & Kev Howell, friends of Mum's from way back. We'd stayed with them 20 years ago in Ballaratt (outside Melbourne) and they'd stayed with Mum & Dad a couple of times since then when visiting the UK. It ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Pacific Palms October 13th 2010

Up very early to check out and walk to the bus station for the 7am greyhound to Port M. I slept a lot of the way on the bus and arrived at Port M at 2pm, where I met David and Susie. We then took a lovely drive along a coastal road stopping at many of Port M's beautiful beaches, as well as stopping at the lighthouse above lighthouse beach. After the drive we went back to their bungalow, situated in a quiet little street, and I was given a tour of the house and saw Susie's artwork and the products of David's wood turning. We then sat and chatted until dinner time. For dinner we had a great Aussie style barbeque which was delicious. After dinner was some more conversation before bed. ... read more




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