We are currently at Wooli - river on one side of the park, ocean on the other (literally).  The ocean is very rough thanks to ex TC Winston which is a pity, and the massive bush fire in the near by National Park is also making things a bit nasty.  We had the first fishing adventure in the new boat, and not to brag, but, guess who caught the first fish????  Yep, ME!!!  It wasn't a keeper, but still, it was a fish.  The boat seems to be working a charm and we are managing to get it off and on the roof of the car without much effort.  Hopefully the seas will calm soon.

The ocean looking towards the bush fire

where the river meets the sea

the river mouth, the calm after the bar

Had an amazing morning this morning.  We visited Heifer Station, currently in the care of Jim and Philippa Page (my maternal grandmothers side of things) - what a wonderful time we had!!  Jim and Philippa are passionate about researching and recording the Page family history and they are doing a wonderful job so far.  Keep up the good work you two - some of us appreciate what an effort this is, and how you have gone about it in a professional and respectful manner.

Heifer Station is at Copmanhurst, on the banks of the Clarence River, just outside Grafton and is a truly beautiful spot.  So glad I got to experience it.

View from the 'back yard'

The beautiful Homested

Philippa Page, Me, Jim Page

We went from Robert's to Warwick, Old Benalbo, Lismore Show Grounds, then on to MacLean.  The stop at Old Benalbo was a random park on the side of the road between Warwick and Lismore.  Beautiful spot, and as we were sitting having our morning cuppa we heard splashing in the near by creek.  Upon investigation, we found about 20 head of cattle splashing about in the creek having a grand old time.  They stayed there nearly all day (don't blame them as it was HOT).  We then went on to Lismore and can recommend the show grounds, power and water and beautiful scenery.

We went on a day trip to Nimbin - it was a short trip as nothing was open.  Not much happens in Nimbin before about 3pm......  We went for a drive through the national park, had a look at the nearby dam and Minyon Falls.  Beautiful country side.

Then we headed off to MacLean - what a gorgeous town!!!!  Short trips to Brooms Head, Lake Arragan and then to Yamba for fish and chips for lunch.  We then caught the ferry across the Clarence River to a little town called Lawrence.  They had a pub there - and that's about it!!!!.

The Clarence River is beautiful.  We camped at the MacLean showgrounds, right on the edge of the river.  Lovely restful spot.

We are now off to Grafton and then, well, not thinking that far ahead.......................

Locals cooling off - Old Banalbo

View from the van at Lismore

Brooms Head

View from the van - MacLean

Oh - I nearly forgot!!!!!!  -  We have had the virgin run in the boat - Lake Mooggerah - all went very well, not sinking, no rowing needed.  We managed very well getting it off and on the car.

Wayne has spent the day 'tinkering' with his new toy - it is now ready to go.  Home made hitch, shiny new wheels and a motor on the back.  He has even put carpet on the floor!! - watch out fishies, we are coming!!!!!

FINALLY!!!!  We have picked up the ship and we are ready to get this show on the road.  Have loved staying with Robert and catching up with family and friends, but, Australia awaits.......