Burn to Bendooley

13 June 2021 / Story: Brian Clayton - Photos: Anda Clayton

With a forecast for heavy rain and even snow 6 intrepid travellers gathered at Tomerong for our excursion to the highlands. While the coast was experiencing sunshine and a mild 11 degrees, the early topic of conversation was the -4 degrees at Bowral. So it was tops up, heaters on and away we went.

The drive up to Kangaroo Valley was uneventful and a warm coffee was a welcome bonus. On again and up Barrengarry Mountain, through Moss Vale and on to Bendooley Winery. Light rain was falling and it was cool, to say the least, but inside was a welcoming fire and toasty warm.

Being in the middle of a bookshop, there was plenty to amuse the avid readers while we waited for our two Sydney members to arrive. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances they were unable to join us for lunch, but lunch was more than enjoyable. Great food and lovely conversation with the after dinner treat of a bit of book browsing.

As the table filled with the discoveries from the bookshelves, the time approached to pay the bill, pay for the books and wend our way home.

The path home took us through Bowral, Robertson, Jamberoo Mountain, Kiama, a wonderful drive even in drizzly conditions.

Thank you, Geoff and Rose, for a great outing. The consensus is we will put this on our annual agenda.