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COFFS HARBOUR – MOONEE BEACH

Saturday 19^th May:

We had a lovely walk out to the headland in the morning. We could see for miles up and down the coast and out to the Solitary Islands. There were a few rock fisherman below us and a couple of surfers riding the waves. We played bowls in the afternoon at the Coffs Ex-Serviceman’s Club. We played pairs and had a good game.

Sunday 20^th May:

We played bowls again this morning, this time at the Park Beach Bowls Club. Coffs is quite busy at the moment as the Ulysses Motor Bike Club is holding their AGM here over the next week. There are bikes everywhere, they are expecting over 6000 bikers from all over Australia.

Monday 21^st May:

Ferg took a long walk over the headland and down the next beach this morning. Later we drove into Coffs to check out the shops. I’m a bit off colour today, got the sore throat thing happening. Hopefully it won’t last too long.

Tuesday 22^nd May:

Ferg and I went into the Park Beach Bowls Club for a roll up practice this morning. Later in the day we drove up into the mountains behind Coffs Harbour. We visited Bruxner State Forest and did a lovely 45 minute circuit walk through the rainforest. It was very pretty although we did pick up several leeches along the way. Poor old Twistie had them all over her paws. We also visited Sealy Lookout which gave us expansive views of Coffs Harbour city. On the way back down the mountain we stopped at a road side stall and picked up some cheap avocados and bananas.

Wednesday 23^rd May:

I played ladies today at the Park Beach Bowls Club. They do go through some rigmarole! The traditions are becoming a bit archaic, we really are just there to bowl! Ferg had spent a quiet morning at the van, slowly packing up the gear as we were moving spots today. It didn’t take long to get set up in the new spot and now we have a lovely view of the ocean. As the sun sets behind us we get a lovely view of the water turning a delightful pink. We watched the State of Origin in the evening and thoroughly enjoyed QLD beating NSW. One down, two to go!

Thursday 24^th May:

I finally caught up on the blog today. We can access the internet from our van which is very convenient. We did a bit of sight seeing in the afternoon. We drove to Woolgoolga. a small beach side town a few kilometres north of Moonee Beach. We then drove into Coffs and took a walk out along the jetty. We overlooked the marina and Mutton Bird Island.

Friday 25^th May:

We played mixed pairs at Park Beach Bowls this morning and won. It was a good game and we played with a nice local couple. Ferg and I played on the laptop and enjoyed our beautiful view for most of the afternoon. We had drinks with another vanning couple in the evening. Chris just happened to be an ex-prison officer from Western Australia! It’s a shame we are moving on tomorrow.