Last kayak until next Spring as Winter settles in, Werri Lagoon Gerringong

We went for a kayak this weekend on a stunning sunny day. The wind as picking up making the water choppy near the ocean entrance but was calmer around the bend in more protected water.  

 Werri Lagoon, Gerringong is a gorgeous spot to kayak and allows dogs on leash on part of the beach.

Howard and Benny paddling down the river.

Harvey looking very windswept in my kayak. I think he just tolerates it, not convinced he is terribly keen on paddling.

The lovely small coastal town of Gerringong, looking down onto Werri Beach.

When we got home we put the kayaks away.  Don't let this crisp clear sky fool you the temperature is dropping and winter is well on its way. Sadly we won't paddle now until around October.

5 weeks break - Day 6 driving home

Day 6 driving home and exploring the South Coast of New South Wales

My theme for 2015 is Discovery and whilst that has all sorts of wonderful philosophical meanings it has one very simple explanation - go discover new places.  I spent my trip home visiting some of the lovely little towns along the drive and found some treasures.

First stop Bermagui. 

Strangers in Paradise vintage store.

Mister Jones is a very sweet little coffee shop.

 

Bermagui is famous as a fishing village.

 

Stop 2 Central Tilba

Central Tilba is a gorgeous little heritage village full of charming shops, interesting characters and the famous South Coast Cheese Factory.  Tilba is picture perfect. And the cheese is seriously good if you like vintage cheddar with some bite. Yum.

Stop 3 Mollymook Beach

Mollymook is off the highway from Milton and Ulladulla and I've never taken the time to divert down there. I'm glad I did today, its a lovely beach.

Pop over to my instagram page for a video of the beach.

There's nothing much there but the Beach Hut make the BEST hot chips. I could see myself having a relaxing few days at Mollymook.

 

Stop 4 Milton

Milton is a lovely little village set high on a hill just north of Ulladulla, NSW. Milton has a lovely feel of community despite the busy southern highway blasting through, full of cafes, antiques and home wares shops. Today I stopped at the bakery for the first time and bought sourdough to go with my Tilba cheese and some hot cross buns. 

Stop 5 Home! 

I do like exploring and there are so many lovely places a stones throw for home, hmm I must get out more often and see what wonderful places I can find.

5 weeks holiday from work - Days 3-5 a trip to the beach

Sunset over Wallaga Lake

Day 3 -5
I headed south to spend a few peaceful days alone at the beach.  I found a delightful retreat via Airbnb that fit my needs perfectly. The farm is quiet, on a lake, 5 minutes from a wild and wonderful beach and run by a delightful couple. I kayaked every day admiring the pelicans, pied cormorants, black swans, ducks, herons and oyster catchers that call the lake home. I got up close and personal with large jellyfish too.  I existed on flat bread, hommous, yoghurt and fruit and was happier for the simple fare.


Kayaking around Lake Cuttagee


My holiday cottage at Tranquility Farm, Cuttagee



Early morning kayaking on Little Lake Cuttagee

The sunrises were as pretty as the sunsets this week.

The afternoons I spent walking along the beach, taking photos, collecting stones and sea glass.

I needed these days away. As much as starting with housework this trip was about setting the tone for my break from work. Breaking routine, starting new healthy habits and just being. Not trying to deliver what anyone else needed was a powerful tonic for me.