Chalk Up One ......

Navau Reserve

Chalk up my first outing.  Decided yesterday that as long as it wasn't raining I was going out today.  Was overcast and the weather report was for cloud increasing with showers but I figured I would go out anyway.

Took myself on a sightseeing tour of Grose Wold and Yarramundi - about 50 mins drive but then I couldn't find the nature reserve I was looking for in the middle of nowhere.  Had to resort to the street directory but I managed to find it.

I had heard of Navau Reserve on the Grose River last year and thought it might have some nice scenery that I could use in my paintings.

Navau Reserve

 I noticed some people on the other side of the river so figured there had to be a way in.

So after driving for about 30 minutes I found myself on the opposite bank and was able to take pictures looking back.

Discovered that it is easier to reach from the other side - at Yarramundi - where the Grose River flows into the Hawkesbury/Nepean River system.

Yarramundi

The water on the Grose River was flowing but looked so still.  There were some amazing reflections on the water.

Yarramundi

It was really pretty - sadly it was overcast but on a sunny day it would have been beautiful!  Plus it was rather cool - 14 degrees!

I came back the long way - via Wimalee and Springwood, the lower Blue Mountains.  Did consider driving up to Katoomba but the clouds were getting darker and I had a few spots of rain on the windscreen so decided to call it a day.

Was very happy with myself.  Called into a McD's on the way back for a nature stop and I had something to eat and drink.

I even ate in the store!  Alone!  By myself!   ROTFL!!!

So I think I managed about 40 photos which I will be able to use.  Also would like to go back there when the day is warmer and do some plien air work.

The water here split around a small island and when it meet it was bubbling and moving quite fast.

Seriously considering doing a whale watch cruise - just not sure if I can handle doing that on my own.  Will need to think carefully before I book because 4 hours on a boat alone with strangers is way, way, way out of my comfort zone.

Still all in all a very successful first attempt - bring 'em on!!!  Yahoo ...... rotfl.

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