![Nelson Bay Dec 2013](https://i0.wp.com/aussiebruce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0053.jpg?resize=584%2C328&ssl=1)
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!!](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0019.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
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.
![On the beach](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0089.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
![Cycling](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0060.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
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!!!)](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0120.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
(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](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0118.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
![Camp Visitors](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0058.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
![Business is never too far away.](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_00991.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
![Mark relaxing with Kayak](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_01171.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
![Bev Kayaking](http://bartletttravels.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-nelsonbay_0119.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C168)
Mark tested this out at home. The real test was the 8km each way into Nelson Bay. Towing the Kayak worked well.