DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE: Final post

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE: Final post

It has been a sad day for us both having to leave this amazing country. But we are both happy having been able to have such a long time here. We have got great memories and with this blog we have it all written down for us to read when we’re both old and grey.

            Thank you to all of the 3,250 (to date) who has read this blog and followed us on our excellent trip. We have had a great time and hope you have enjoyed reading about it.

Vicki and Dave 

Back to reality.

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT: Last day

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT: Last day

It’s hard to say that 158 days ago we had our first taste of Australian sun, and today is our last full day. Tomorrow we will be flying back home, neither of us are looking forward to the long flight but neither of us can complain since it has been nearly six months as opposed to a two week trip. We rounded off the day doing what we did on our first day of walking to Ruby’s for coffee and tea.

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN: Lessons in pasta making

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN: Lessons in pasta making

While we have been here my uncle has made homemade pasta from scratch, Vicki loving pasta has wanted a lesson in how to make it so this afternoon we were taught how to make it. It tastes so much better fresh.

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX: BLOG UPDATE

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX:  BLOG UPDATE

I’m currently typing away updating the blog…. Arghhh finished.  

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY- FOUR: Wollongong cycle trip

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY- FOUR: Wollongong cycle trip

Today we decided to cycle to Wollongong with Tess it took over an hour to get there with a sleepy Tess. We had lunch at the popular sea side fish and chip shop whilst sunning ourselves on the bench. The cycle home took a little longer as everyone was tiring on the way back. A 20K cycle was enough exercise for one day. 

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE: Duct tape

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE: Duct tape

I’m sorry to disappoint you this is not a fifty shades of story. Vicki’s bag had been ripped on the way here and only just noticing with no time to get another we decided duct tape will suffice. The 40 minute walk to the shop around the corner ended with a picnic on the beach and we still haven’t actually taped the bag up.

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO: A walk to Towradgi

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO: A walk to Towradgi 

   

Today we went on a longer walk to Towradgi beach we didn’t actually walk along the beach but on the coastal path which is a nice walk to do. Trying to enjoy our last days of the views we had to take a break as it got a little windy. The break involved a cup of tea and coffee warm us up.

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE: Bulli beach walk

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE: Bulli beach walk

Today we went for a beach walk to Bulli the weather was glorious for a winter’s day. We stopped to get some chips and sat on the beach admiring the sea view and soaking up the last days of Australian sunshine.   

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY: Kiama and Gerringong with Whales

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY: Kiama and Gerringong with Whales

Today we went for a drive with Mark, Jane and Tess we walked around the beautiful town of Kiama and had coffee in a café. Then stopping at Gerringong we climbed the hill to see out to sea and all that we could see see see was giant tales of whales swimming in the sea sea sea.  

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-NINE: Feast

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-NINE: Feast

Today we relaxed organising luggage and washing etc. In the afternoon we visited Bellambi point to see the giant ray and puffer fish. The day winds down with a feast for all made by uncle Mark and a bottle of ACDC wine. 

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-EIGHT: San Churro

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-EIGHT: San Churro

Today we took Tess to San Churro in Wollongong it is a chocolate based café so everyone was looking forward to it. We decided to be healthy ironic I know and walk to Wollongong from Bellambi this took over an hour at least. When we arrived we decided to make a day of it so we started with hot dogs and milkshakes followed by some retail therapy. Finally arriving at San Churro we searched a fondue for two with white hot chocolates and Tess had churros with ice coffee. We realised it was getting late and it wasn’t a good idea to walk back so lovely auntie Jane came to get us. 

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-SEVEN: Closing another account

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-SEVEN: Closing another account    

We had another day of closing boring accounts but the beach walk made it more interesting.

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-SIX: Closing the bank account

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-SIX: Closing the bank account

Today we had to close the bank account ready for our departure back to England. We walked to Corrimal along the coast. Then after an hour or so in the bank we were free…….