beyond the opera house (part ii): kiama

i got to stop what i started.
part 2 will be the last part of my oz trip.
next time i know better than to be so ambitious to blog about trips.
oh well, we learn something new everyday, don't we?

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Kiama (say kai-"A"-ma) was my favorite destination in the trip and the weather was insanely good when we were there!

the decision to go to this little unheard of town was quite random.
i chanced upon the Kiama Tourism webpage and ordered their brochure.

then i got blown away by the photos and decided i MUST make a trip there.

so we arrived, after a 2.5 hours train ride, with not a clue of how to get to the places featured on the brochure.

but it is ok. blue sky, gentle winds, glittering water... we will figure out somehow.

And to cut a long story short, fortunately and unfortunately:

1. we were told there is no public transport in the town.
2. We can only drive and the closest car rental shop is not really close (not that i have intentions of putting my driving skills to the test there. i may be ambitious but i am not suicidal).
3. walking is possible, given the good weather. just that it takes much longer.
4. we resigned to our fate of an afternoon of walking.
5. we met this guy who volunteered to take us around the sights
6. we took up the kind offer, at the risk of losing our kidneys or lives.

Kiama landmarks

Lighthouse and Post office.

Kiama Blowhole

We were told the blowhole was unusually active that day. Hooray!

i could stand there all day looking at it.

it is therapeutic.

Saddleback Mountain

The view was breath-taking - literally.

my eyes were so busy taking in the view i forgot to breathe.

Bombo Headland

Never seen such a scenary before.

Feels as though i am on Mars (not that i have been to Mars).

ok we were real lucky that day.

Kiama is a gem.

thanks for the glorious weather, warm friendliness and unforgettable sights.