Grand Pacific Drive

March 28
We got up reasonably early and started on our journey of the grand pacific drive. We stopped off at a waterfall, Fitzroy Falls. We walked through many look out points just to get the perfect picture (about 4km!). On the way we saw a diamond python sleeping in a tree (these are ok cos they are non-venemous), loads of parrots, a lizard and a hairy catepillar. Got to look at all the wildlife here!
We drove through Kangaroo Valley. Bit rubbish as we didn't see one single Kangaroo!!
For lunch we stopped off at an old store who claimed to have the best pies in the world - we had to give them a go. I had a traditional Aussie pie with Ketchup and James had a creamy chicken. They were good but not sure if they are the best - we still have a lot more of the world to try!
We drove through some amazing scenery and finally got to the beach! Seven mile beach we settled on first of all. When we found our spot we realised that we were the only 2 people on the beach that we could see - not bad! We did try the water out, just a paddle and it was like the water in England - cold!
We stopped off at Kiama where they have a blow hole. Tried to get some good pictures but every time a big wave came along we seemed to miss it.
We headed up the coast a bit more towards Wollongong - the names here are ridiculous!
We met up with Clare (one of the people we met on the India trip) and stayed at her house in Shell Harbour. Her house is amazing - its right on the beach with magnificent views of the ocean (thats what they call the sea here!) James was quite jealous as she has a snooker table in her front room, but he didn't get a chance to play it!

March 29
We got up early and said our farewells to Clare. We headed along the coast, stopping off at various beaches for little strolls. The first beach we walked along for about 20 minutes before we had to turn around as it started to rain - this place is just like England - Cold and Wet! Not the best day to look at all the beaches but we went to them with our umbrellas. Don't think a lot of people have work over here as there were loads of people surfing, at all the beaches we went to!
As tradition in England when its raining we headed to the nearest pub. I had a hot chocolate and James a scooner of Tooheys (a scooner is just smaller than a pint at 450ml).
We drove on a new part of road - the sea bridge - it goes over the water and people have been raving about it. For me it was just a road but don't know how excited I'm meant to get about it! We drove through the National park and stopped off for some lunch - along with hundreds of cockatoos. Protecting our lunch from them was a big job! We stopped off at a few more lookouts on our way back to Tahmoor. I think I saw a Kangaroo, at first I thought it was a horse but then it stood up and hopped!!
We stopped off at Craigs house on the way back home. Had a few beers and some more. Also a drink called Wild Turkey - mixer drink with Bourben and coke.
I got to drive the car home - didn't go too fast as it was dark and also couldn't reach the pedals properly!

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James & Tracey on March 28, 2007 from Wollongong, Australia

from the travel blog: James & Tracey World Tour

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