3000+ kilos in 7 days

What an adventure! And that was just trying to get out if Sydney! If you've never been privileged enough to drive in a country that drives on the "wrong" side of the road, don't fret. You're only missing an elevation of blood pressure, angry ulcers and tense muscles. But get through the 1st day and you will eventually quit gripping the car handle and begin breathing normally. And yes, I was the passenger. :)

So we begin our journey south out of Sydney. The weather is beautiful as terrible storms had passed through the night before. We go anticipating glorious views, a treetop walk and some dolphins. Well, we got the glorious views straight away (that's Aussie for right off the bat). The deep sapphire color of the South Pacific is breathtaking. And with so many quaint cliff side villages we were sure we'd found our winter home (it would be summer here so we would never have another winter!). But we journeyed on without looking at property (and my mother sighs a breath of relief!).

We journey on to Kiama to head a bit north into the rainforest for our tree top walk. But as we get into town there are road closures and trees down everywhere. But would that deter a Ready? Never!! We journey on up the mountain, taking note of a single pathway of toppled trees. (Yes, we used to live in KS, so we knew what it was). But we continue journeying up the mountain where it is beginning to mist and visibility becomes about zero. (And I'm really not exaggerating this time!)
-also remember, we are still day 1 driving on the wrong side if the road-
So we get to the turnoff for the tree walk and we meet up with another crazy traveler telling us to go back, the fog is thicker and the walk is closed. Aw man!! So surprising!!! So we journey back down the mountain, through the fog! But, obviously, since I'm writing this, we made it. :)

So onward and forward to Jarvis Bay to frolic with the dolphins. Again, breathtaking views and we even put our toes in the sand at 7 mile beach. But eventually we arrive in Jarvis Bay. Beautiful deep blue waters but quite choppy with the preceding storms. So we head to the dolphin watch - and alas - they are done for the day. Tide is low and water is choppy. :(. Oh well, we have an entire coastline over the next several days! So we continue on to our destination for the night.

To be continued....