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Day 24
Friday
11th December 2009
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MYSTERY BAY
We had told Jack and Dawn in Yowrie,we'd visit them again.
I looked at the map and saw a town called Bermagui.
It was a very familiar name for some reason and I decided we should
take a drive to see it.
Following the map, I found there was a sort of triangle.
South from Mystery Bay past a lake, Wallaga Lake, to
Bermagui, west to Cobargo,
then north back to Mystery Bay.
We decided to follow that path, see Bermagui, and then go on
through Cobargo to Yowrie to see Jack and Dawn again.
Then back into Cobargo and north to our base at Mystery
Bay.
I was a little apprehensive about leaving the caravan, but had noticed
another van unoccupied for all of the time we had been at Mystery
Bay and nobody had worried it.
So, we set off after brekkie.
Below are shots I took around our campsite before we left for
Bermagui.
It was near enough to a perfect day.
7.40am
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7.45am
8.37am
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8.39am
8.40am
BERMAGUI
9.42am
9.42am
We crossed a bridge over Wallaga Lakeon Bermagui Road and pulled
into the observation area in the left picture.
I took the picture on the right, looking towards the outlet/entry/inlet
to/from the sea.
9.58am
9.59am
We passed the right turn to Cobargo and enjoyed the drive towards
Bermagui.
After crossing a bridge I turned right and pulled into a car park near a
river to give the dogs a run.
I found it's called Bermagui River Park.
It was a really beautiful spot.
The fishermen were having a good time in their boat in the centre
of the river, while the Seagulls basked on the boat ramp in the
sun.
10.07am
10.08am
10.08am
We packed the dogs back in and drove towards the main town area of
Bermagui.
I loved it.
We passed a marina and could see Norfolk Island Pines on a hill
near the sea. I gathered it was a lookout, so found my way to the top.
It was spectacular!
It was a really popular spot. People were taking pics or having cuppas
under the trees.
Our cameras came out of course.
Just after I took the pic of Judy on the right, she started
shaking her head around.
While she was taking a picture, an insect flew directly into one of her
ears.
She was pretty distressed as we tried to help her. Two women near us
noticed her plight and offered to help, telling her they were nurses.
Nothing could be done, so we started thinking about ways of removing it.
Nobody knew about medical services in Bermagui because we all
were visitors to the area.
Someone worried us by saying the nearest ambulance was at Bega!! Bermagui looking to be a fairly populated town, made me think
that couldn't be correct, but they insisted it WAS correct.
Everyone wished us well as I drove towards the main shopping area to ask
a local about medical help.
With more good luck than good management, we saw a sign pointing up a
hill, with "Ambulance" on it.
I followed it, hoping it wasn't an old sign. It was a fairly out of the
way spot, but I found it.
It wasn't a large building like you'd expect, but we didn't care as long
as someone was there.
Poor Judy was getting fairly anxious with the noise of the insect
flapping in her ear and scratching around.
We opened the sliding door to the wonderful sight of someone in an
Ambulance uniform, not just an administration type.
He was fantastic. He looked after Judy and removed the, by now,
dead insect.
We were concerned about costs, as we didn't know how medical services
worked in NSW.
He reassured us it was to be at no cost, and wished us an "enjoyable
holiday".
We couldn't thank him enough. We were so relieved that it
was out and that we didn't have to drive all the way to Bega!
10.08am
10.09am
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10.10am
Above are shots I took before Judy had her drama with the insect.
Such a beautiful spot.
10.43am
10.43am
10.43am
After we left the Ambulance Station we went looking for something
to eat.
One of the tourists at the lookout had recommended the shop at the
Marina.
When we arrived, there was a long queue. I looked at the prices and
decided against it.
The food was probably brilliant but we couldn't afford the prices they
were asking.
The marina itself was a picture. There's something about blue water,
white boats and blue sky.
10.46am
The birds above drew my attention, but being an Electrician, the
light hanging by the cables also did.
11.21am
11.22am
Seeing the food at the Marina was off the menu, I drove into a
shady parking area just down from the main street.
As we checked to see that the dogs were going to be OK, the couple next
to our car started chatting. They were very friendly and told us a lot
about the area.
We must have chatted for 20 minutes or more.
Eventually we made our way up to the IGA Supermarket. We picked
up a few supplies and wandered down the street looking for food.
The bakery looked really good so we ventured in.
I ended up getting healthy food as usual, pies!
But I loved them. Judy had healthier food.
11.43am
11.44am
11.44am
Judy has big trouble walking, but we very slowly made our way
over to the toilets and lookout overlooking what I know now as
Horseshoe Bay.
The second Horseshoe Bay I've been to. The other is at
Magnetic Island, off Townsville.
We sat and ate our food under the umbrella and took in the great view. .
11.45am
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11.47am
11.48am
Because Bermagui impressed me so much, one day I hope to return
and stay a while.
The whole area is so picturesque.
Maybe it was just the day and the people, but it felt very welcoming.
Sadly, we had to leave and make our way to Cobargo and out to
Yowrie.
The drive through the farm areas was really pleasant and very soon we
ended up at Jack and Dawns' home.
The rest of the afternoon was spent chatting and me fixing Dawn's
computer.
We all had a really good time and between us decided that we'd stay
overnight the following day on our way south.
Before it became too dark, we headed back to Mystery Bay to find
the caravan still there.
There was only one problem and that was my fault. The wind had picked up
off the sea and shaken the awning until it became loose and one side
closed up slightly.
No harm done, so because the wind looked like it might blow all night, I
rolled it up.
We were leaving next morning anyway.
People had come and gone over the time we spent at the site. We'd seen
around 10 different vans or campers using the area at any one time.
Nobody came to collect any fees, so we assumed it wasn't correct that
they charged.
We'd had our fill of the "long drop" toilets, so weren't
sad to be leaving in the morning.
We had our own power and shower tent, so enjoyed the time there, but it
was time to move on.