Back in New South Wales

View of coastline at South West Rocks

Ever since arriving on the East Coast the weather has become an issue I did not even have to consider travelling across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and of course, Western Queensland.  Its important to remember that on the whole I have been very fortunate, most rain when I did encounter it has been overnight. 

Sunset at Lake Keepit

For the last 4 days I have been staying on the shores of Lake Burrendong, not far from the towns of Wellington and Orange.  Great to see all the lakes in the area full, as locals tell me, many of them have been down to a capacity of only around 10%.

Looking across Lake Burrendong from Beer O'Clock seat

Naturally, on weekends these lakes become very attractive from people in nearby towns to bring their families and friends, towing motorboats for a few days water skiing or Jetboating or simply some fishing for Yellow Belly or Red Fin.  On some of the smaller lakes I have camped at, it can be quite an intrusion into the stillness of the land, to have powerful motor boats with water skiers going around in near endless circles.  Thankfully, by Sunday night all the “Razzamataz” comes to a stop, as everyone returns to their homes, having to go back to work on Monday morning.  PEACE!

A not-so-welcome visitor sitting on my blind

My neighbours, Allan and Ann, both passionate anglers, have caught quite a few fish during their stay at this lake, so I feel very lucky to get “donated” some fresh fish which I greatly enjoyed.  There is also a bit of wildlife, as each afternoon lots of Kangaroos come out of the bush for a feed of cut grass on all the lawns while we look on after beer o’clock, sitting in the shade and enjoying the view across the lake. 

Yes, I know that I am so good looking...

I feel very lucky to be where I am, to do what I do !!