Finally, a return to the blog, how easy it is to let it go. I thought this might be a good return. I bought a cheap internet deal last year - "2 nights' " and "golf" enough to get me in. And although it is a significant (5 hour) drive from Sydney, it is truly worth it. Mind you, gorgeous weather doesn't hurt.
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It is rated in one of the top 100 in Australia, and it is really fun to play. The third is known as Hogans hole (as in Paul Hogan - Crocodile Dundee). I think he did a cigarette commercial there way back when.
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The hole is on the other side of this monster cliff. I sacrificed 2 balls on the first round. The next day, I played safe, and got par (3). Yes, I was happy...
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3 longtime golfers have a sublime resting place. Simple, serene. I'm sure they are at peace.
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Looking south, the views just get better.
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The course then goes away from the coast. This combination of bridge, lagoon, sand sea and sky was just gorgeous.
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Yes, there was a gong in the gully. What a great expression!
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The back 9 played around a lovely lake. There was a single pair of black swans. Shy, but cute.
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Easy to be distracted from the game.
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Cloud cover came in, but it was spectacular.
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A lone beach fisher - a gorgeous place to be.
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The beach had beautiful white clean squeaky sand, clean water and some great waves. Wish I had a wet suit, I would have got into the water!
Narooma was only a destination because of a cheap internet voucher, but it was a surprisingly great destination. Dinners at the pub and the golf club were really really good. Lovely quilting shop, and a great haul at the Op Shop. The lifestyle in Narooma (compared to Sydney) is relaxed, sun filled and blessed with fresh air. Good on them, and I'd go back in a flash.
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