Berry Mountain Adventure

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13 December 2020 / Story: Bob Downing; Photos: Anne Zattera, Mark Mansell, Bob Downing, Anda Clayton

A Berry Mountain Adventure.

 After a brilliant day on the previous day, Thursday came up cold dreary and misty, not the best of days for a run up through Cambewarra, finishing at Shoalhaven Heads. At the appointed time 5 cars left from Tomerong and headed through Nowra towards our morning tea stop atop Cambewarra Mountain. As we travelled northwards the weather deteriorated. After turning off Kangaroo Valley Road to head to the mountain top the road deteriorated such that potholes abounded. Arriving at the top we spied Goldilocks surrounded by 2 admirers in the shape of 2 immaculate black Lotus Esiges. She looked very pretty in their company. We trusted that they would behave whilst we enjoyed a nice hot coffee, trying to admire the view of the south coast through the ever-thickening mist.

Sufficiently replenished we left in the mist, which now enveloped the whole of the mountain top, for our 2 runs over Berry Mountain and a drive through the Wattamolla Valley. Prior to starting Geoff had warned us of the potholes which we may meet along the way. Needless to say, there were many, varying in size from saucer size to others almost the size of a small swimming pool, in which our cars would surely have drowned. Onwards through the mist for our first run over Berry Mountain until we reached Berry. A ride through the town and we headed out through Wattamolla Valley back towards Cambewarra. The valley is very scenic and through the mist we were able to admire some of the beautiful views and the impressive properties. Back onto Kangaroo Valley road for our second run over Berry Mountain, the mist had lifted, but the potholes weren't any better second time around. After traversing Berry we found ourselves at the “Treat Factory” and what a treat it was. With wallets duly lightened, and future calories to be devoured loaded in the cars, we headed off to Shoalhaven Heads for a late picnic lunch.

We selected a picnic shed which was looking out to the river, which fortunately was protected from the worst of the wind. The usual discussion and merry banter took place along with many photo's being taken whilst we enjoyed our lunch and a selection of Rose and Jan's delicious biscuits. All too soon it was time to say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” to all and start to think about our adventures for 2021.

 Thanks, Geoff and Rose for organising a great last day out for the year.