Back in the Southern Highlands

On Friday we drove that familiar old route through Kangaroo Valley to Bowral to meet up with Margaret and Kevin to show them around the area we spent some 15 years in. We stayed at the Briars CountryInn, which was really pleasant, and the weather performed well again.

The grounds of the Briars Country Inn

Kevin and I enjoying our happy hour at the Briars

A little bit of nostalgia

"Elizabeth Cottage" The cottage Mum owned for many years - the new owners

have done a lovely renovation job on it, and the trees we planted are now huge!

"Vermont" - Kevin standing in front of our old farm gates- again the trees we planted 23 years ago completely hide all views of the house we built in 1985.

Next - we visit the historic village of Berrima

The Berrima Correction (Gaol) Centre - still operating today.

It was good to see that the "crims" are still operating their "printing business" from within - I have spent some time inside these walls as I used to get all the banners, posters etc. made for different angora goat shows and sales by the inmates!

St Paul's Catholic church on the hill in Berrima.

We have attended a few weddings here, plus the christenings of Bren and Rani's 3 children, Luca, Hunter and last year, Ava Rose. It's stained glass windows are stunning.

Next - down through Kangaroo Valley

First Stop - Fitzroy Falls

Last Stop - Cambewarra Lookout (overlooks the Shoalhaven region)

Then home to the Bay.