AUSTRALIA - Eden - january 2011

We camped for a weeek just south of Eden.

The camp area hada white sandy beach in front of it with a small creek/lagoon emptying on the nortern end of the beach. A good beach for swimming but no waves. maybe on a very big swell.

Just north was Quarantine Bay. There were a lot of boats moored here. The fishermen cleaned their fish near the breakwall which attracted seals and heaps of sea birds. The seals put on a good show and it was free.

Further north was Eden. A quiet seaside fishing town nowhere as developed as pambula and merimbula to the north. The headland of the town had nice views over twofold bay. The wharf was fun for fishing and looking at the commercial fishing boats.

North of Eden is a stretch of coastling in the Ben Boyd National Park. There were a number of nice beaches and walks along the coast with a dirt road connecting the various spots such as the pinnacles, long beach and haycock point.

The Yowaka River flows into Pambula. I had a kayak up this river for a couple of kilometres.

Further north is Pambula, Pambula Beach nad Merimbula. Nice long beach and great views from the headland and wharf at merimbula.

A short distance south is the Nullica River. I kayaked a short distance but was turned back by the strong winds. Still a very pretty place.

Going south from Eden is the southern part of Ben Boyd National Park. There is a walk from Boyd's Tower to the lighthouse at Green Cape. This walk is abpout 10 hours. I did the walk from Boyd's Tower to Saltwater Creek which is about 4 1/2 hours. The coastline was very pretty with rocky bays with small sandy beaches and cliffs.

I had a surf at Saltwater Creek, one morning and it was a good and powerful wave.

Opposite the BB National Park is Mount Imay National Park. I walked to the top of Mount Imlay which was steep and uphill most of the way. The walk took about 3 hours. The summit had views across the forests and coastline.

AUSTRALIA - Williams River - 0ctober 2009

 

We drove along the road from Dungog to Williams River and bacck via Ecceston wandering around at varoious places along the way.

There were small towns, farms, swimming holes, rivers and a  film set.

Turn left at the intersection of the Williams top and Salisbury Roads to the national park Williams River day use area. The trail starts here.

The track passes through eucalypt and rainforests via bridges. Along the way there are gorges, swimming holes, dense bush and creeks along a well ddefined track.

Time: 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours

THE PYRENNES - France Spain Andorra - august 2006

 

The Pyrenennes is a mountain range that spans the border between Spain and France. Andorra is a small country within the mountains between France and Spain.

We spent a week driving through the narrow alpine roads visiting and staying at a number of towns. We drove, trekked and walked visiting villages, mountains, caves, an alpine zoo ,as well as, natural, historical and religious sites.

The place seems to have a mystical appeal, especially from a distance.