Weekend in Narooma

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.

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.

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...

3 longtime golfers have a sublime resting place. Simple, serene. I'm sure they are at peace.

Looking south, the views just get better.

The course then goes away from the coast. This combination of bridge, lagoon, sand sea and sky was just gorgeous.

Yes, there was a gong in the gully. What a great expression!

The back 9 played around a lovely lake. There was a single pair of black swans. Shy, but cute.

Easy to be distracted from the game.

Cloud cover came in, but it was spectacular.

A lone beach fisher - a gorgeous place to be.

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.

M