Yep, we have hit the rocks – both figuratively and literally!
Editor’s note: Merle would like it pointed out that she took the fabulous photo above… ????
South West Rocks
After a great time at Woopi, we ventured further down the coast to the beautiful South West Rocks area. First stop was a climb up to the lighthouse at Arakoon. Amazing views!
Crescent Heads
Vern was chomping at the bit to relive his old surfie days so off to Crescent Heads we went!
Crescent was doing what it does best with some great waves rolling in. It is still as beautiful as Vern remembered, however the camping area/caravan park was much bigger… but still packed!
Go to Jail
Just down the bay from South West Rocks is Trial Bay Gaol.This was built in the 1800s to house prisoners whose job was to build a breakwater at the point so ships travelling from Sydney to Brisbane had a safe anchorage. Unfortunately, the project was a bit of a disaster, with most of the breakwater washed away in a big storm. The gaol shutdown in the late 1800s but was reopened in 1914 for internment of Germans during the First World War.
Still, it must have one of the best views of any gaol…
Vern and Merle had a great time being tourists at the gaol. Unfortunately, Vern couldn’t find a padlock big enough…
These days, the only inhabitants of the gaol are from the local kangaroo population…
Hitting the rocks, again…
After only a few days at South West Rocks, it was obvious that the situation with the coronavirus was becoming very serious – very quickly.
Vern and Merle made the difficult decision to abandon their trip and head back to Queensland. Definitely the right decision…
Where are we now?
Vern and Merle are practicing social distancing, caravan style, at Mudjimba.
We are very lucky to be at a beautiful beach where we can walk and collect shells for our grandkids. We will be back on the road once we get through this thing – which we will.
In the meantime, we are working on staying sane and maintaining our sense of humour…
Stay safe everybody! We’ll be back…
Great post guys!! Sad for you that your big dream has been Corona-ed and you’ve had to make the decision to head home. But probably for the best xx
Thanks Nikki, this is not the end of the road for Vern and Merle.
Plenty more to come but we just have to sit tight for the moment although we do have a beautiful spot to keep ourselves safe. Xx
Lovely – thank you for sharing. Stay safe
You too, Carol xx
I have loved your travel blog to date. Very informative and always entertaining. After this major hiccup in all our lives, I look forward to reading more.
Stay sane (difficult for all of us at the moment) and stay safe. Xx
Thanks Chez, we have been totally enjoying ourselves to date – this virus that won’t hold us back.
Sane??? Us?? Well …will do our best but no promises ????
Stay safe too xx
No doubt Vern and Merle will overcome just another hiccup in their ever exciting and somewhat unpredictable life together. The adventure will continue ……
Love Pooh & Piglet !