Grey Nomads – start to wander

Nelson Bay Dec 2013
Nelson Bay Dec 2013

When I was first asked if life was good as a Grey Nomad, I was shocked! I’m not one of THOSE!!!

Upon reflection, Mark is grey haired, a caravan is my home and we are nomadic for a few months at least. So YES, we are partly Grey Nomads!!

Our drive to Nelson Bay took 1 1/2 days. Whitney’s car went very well towing Jayco, bikes, kayaks, etc, etc. Over 1,100 km – but good conditions all the way.

Whitney's Car - what a load!!
Whitney’s Car – what a load!!

We have had a lovely first week. Plenty of swimming, cycling & paddling. The weather has been varied – a lot more sun and warmth than rain. Only put a windcheater on one evening.

Looking at the headlines in the newspaper early in the week it was decided we won’t buy any for a while.

Mark flew to Brisbane for two days – SafetyQuip business. Bev was “forced” to enjoy cycling and the beach.2013 NelsonBay_0094

On the beach
On the beach
Cycling
Cycling

We went shopping at Coles one afternoon, rather than drive the extra distance to ALDI. Only needed a few essentials, but when dishwashing liquid was nearly $3, left Coles, went the extra distance to ALDI and spent our $100 much more wisely.

Friday was our 32nd wedding anniversary. In true holiday style, 3 hours was spent seeking a venue for dinner. We had three criteria. View over the water, good food and reasonable price. We discovered several that met 2 out of three. Eventually found a lovely 3 out of 3 in Shoal Bay – CATCH Restaurant.  It was great.

CATCH Restaurant in Shoal Bay.  (I definitely got the CATCH!!!)
CATCH Restaurant in Shoal Bay.
(I definitely got the CATCH!!!)

Wednesdays and Saturdays the local Fruit/Veg truck sounds his CLAXON HORN in the caravan park. Good prices, good quality.

Fruit & Veg truck delivers fresh to our Caravan Park
Fruit & Veg truck delivers fresh to our Caravan Park
Camp Visitors
Camp Visitors
Business is never too far away.
Business is never too far away.
Mark relaxing with Kayak
Mark relaxing with Kayak
Bev Kayaking
Bev Kayaking

Mark tested this out at home. The real test was the 8km each way into Nelson Bay. Towing the Kayak worked well.2013 NelsonBay_0116 2013 NelsonBay_0115

6 thoughts on “Grey Nomads – start to wander

  1. Looks like fun! Great blog.
    (Bev could sit in the kayak on the back of the bike and go for a cruise while mark peddles?)

  2. Looks like great fun. Can’t get quite think of a good pedal/paddle quip… (haha ‘Quip!) I think Ryan has found it though.

  3. Lovely way to share your adventures with us Bev and Mark And congratulations on the 32 year anniversary – what an inspiration!

  4. Fantastic! I totally agree with you Ryan! I’d love to see a photo with Aunty Bev on the back!

  5. Breathe in some ocean for me Bev! The Catch Restaurant sounded a wonderful local to celebrate your anniversary-love your top! Harry’s dad shared yesterday that it was -37 Saturday in Calgary…120 reported accidents… guess not a local you’ll be dreaming of visiting in winter Bev!..although only -4 today there today. Hopefully mild winter weather for Kaye and Steve’s visit soon! Stir up the grey nomad image with some crazy fun! Pilates on the beach!?

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