Sunday Drive - Going Coastal

I know, I know. It's a little late this week, but I have been busy trying to find a real job. No luck as yet but hopefully something will come along soon.

Anyway, for last weekend's Sunday Drive, Hubby and I decided to take the kids up the coast to Crescent Head, with the idea of a dip in the ocean and a yummy lunch when we got there. So, we threw the kids in the car and headed north. 

Being the adventurers that we are (??), we chose to go the back way instead of taking the highway. Our trip began with crossing the Hastings River on a car-ferry. During the 10 minute crossing, Baby boy happily chewed on the tail of his sister's mermaid doll, whilst Little Girl gave me a serving for looking out of her window instead of my own. 

With yet another bumpy dirt road ahead of us, I turned to the back seat to tell the kids all about our exciting day ahead, only to find both of them were fast asleep (mental note to self: kids fall asleep fast when driven on bumpy dirt roads).

Asleep already?

Although there wasn't a great deal of visual excitement along the way, we did pass a few tea tree and fruit tree farms (didn't manage photos of said farms though as too busy photographing self, photographing self). 

Roadside Delights

Our arrival in Crescent Head was met with some serious disappointment. The surf was all brown and dirty from the recent downpour of rain, rain and more rain. The only one's brave enough to go in were the mad-keen surfers, who were catching waves out past the brown-ness. After reading a piece in the paper a few weeks ago about sharks preferring to hunt for food in murky waters, coupled with a fear of sharks that has never returned to a rational level after watching Jaws the movie as a youngster, I decided we would not be swimming that day.

We let Little Girl run wild in the park for a while (to burn off some energy after sleeping all the way to Crescent Head, and then some). Then we headed for the hills, well, that is, we drove up some steep streets to get a descent view overlooking Crescent Head. We found a lookout with a water tower that looked like it was painted by local school kids. Little Girl was very impressed and we ended up driving around it a few times so she could look at all the sea creatures.  

Next stop was the local fish and chip shop to grab some lunch. Whilst waiting for our grub, Hubby and I had a chat whilst Little Girl caught up on the latest celebrity goss and fashion trends. Baby Boy kicked back in his pram, not a worry in the world. 

Junior fashionista and Baby, king of chillin' 

Seagull Fodder enjoyed in the park

In an attempt to walk off our chips and milkshakes, we walked around for a while, me taking some photos along the way. 

Pretty Hibiscus plants surrounding the Crescent Head Surf Club

Nice one-cheek  bum wedgie Little Girl (hehe)

On our way back to Port Macquarie, we came across a cute beach on a back road and I'm guessing the locals like to keep it a secret, so I won't be telling you where it was. There was a small group of houses around the area, most likely inhabited by surfies, beachgoers and fishermen alike.

Another Quirky Letterbox 

We drove back on to the ferry as our road trip was coming to an end. 

Despite not having a swim at Crescent Head, the day turned out alright, with beautiful sunshine and blue skies. Hopefully, we'll head back there another day when it hasn't been raining. 

Till next time,

Jode x