Eventually my holiday break ended and I am back in the office to organize events and meetings. By the way, we are planing a Surf Trip for February and this weekend we will go to the Hunter Valley to taste some wine and have a BBQ. If you would to like to sign up for the Hunter Vally Trip read this week's newsletter.
Also, if you would like to go on the Surf Trip on Firday 17th February don't wait too long. The Surf Trip is quite popular. On Friday night a bus will take us to Gerrora at Seven Mile Beach. This is a great beach for learners as the tide is low and the surf is gentle. The Camp is located within a camping area. The barracks are comfortable. There are six beds to one room. All linen is provided. You only have to bring your bathing clothes and a towel. The first lesson is on Saturday morning after a big breakfast which meets everyone's taste. The second lesson is after lunch. At night we will have a BBQ and party. Don't go to bed too late because on Sunday we will be on our surfboards again. You see it will be a great surf experience which you should not miss and if we are lucky we will surf with the dolphines. What are you waiting for, sign up!
My festive season was fantastic. However, it was a bit strange without any snow. I celebrated with some friends at the beach and on the 26th we went to watch the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. From the lighthouse we had a great view.
Between Christmas and New Year we planned to go to Jervis Bay. Sadly, it did not work out. Instead we went to the Royal National Park again to do another hike.
The hike took us right along the cliff edge. Not for people with fear of heights. At various points the track got quite challanging and we had to climb up some steep slopes.
It was quite an adventure and we had a lot of fun. At Marley Beach we rested and some of us went for a swim. The surf was amzing and strong.
The sun was really hot that day but due to all the snakes which I expected to see, I wore long trousers. Not such a good decision. On the other side I wasn't sun burned at the end of the day as some of the others were.
Eventually, I managed to do the Spit Bridge to Manly Scenic Walk.
I really enjoyed the ever changing environment around me and the magnificant views. Lucky me, I walked from the Spit Bridge to Manly because vice versa I would have had to walk uphill and had the great view behind me.
On the way I met several goannas on the path. I did not know that they could grow to be that big. This picture is of a small one!
Last Saturday I went on the Beaches&Boomerangs trip. It was a long day but worth it. First we stopped at the Nan Tien Temple. The biggest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere. I liked the peaceful atmosphere and the light smell of citrus grass.
A really colourful adventure. After the Temple we went to Kiama to see the Blowhole. We weren't lucky to see it blow. At Seven Mile National Park the Aborigional Outdoor Workshop took place. It was interesting and exciting to learn about the Aboriginies. Our guides told us about weapons and plants. At the end we tried to throw and catch the boomerang. Nobody caught it again. Before we drove back to Sydney we stopped at Fitzroy Falls. The falls are 80 meters high.
I hope you had a great holiday season, too and I will meet you at the Intern Meeting on Wednesday, 18th January at the Dolphin Hotel. If you would like to join me on any of the upcoming trips sign up ASAP.
Until then...
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