The Beauty of the Central Coast!

Yesterday we got a late start ( finally!) by meeting at 10 AM instead of our usual early start time. We actually got even more sleep than that because daylight savings time ended yesterday and that meant we could set the clocks back. We spent the morning seperately with our hosts for breakfast. I was treated to a deligthful breakfast at an outdoor cafe. I can honestly say that the eggs benedict were the best I have ever had. The Kincumber Rotary club that is hosting us planned and executed a wonderful day for the team. We met at a wharf and boarded the Cocatoo Ferry. We were amazed at the beautiful homes and landscapes we were able to see as the ferry leisurely sailed through the water. Michael Hunter ( one of the many gracious hosts we were blessed with) gave us all the history on the area while on board the ship. We docked at Ettalong and walked a short distance to our destination for lunch. We dined outdoors while listening to the smooth sounds of a local Jazz group. After delicious food ( and drinks!) we returned to the ferry. Seeing the water at sunset was even more breath taking. Once we docked we all said our good byes and went our separate ways. I spent the evening with my hosts Eric and Wendy. Thankfully they kept the evening very simple and even let me have time to take a much needed nap. We had a quiet dinner of spaghetti at home and I called it an early night.
Our time on the central coast is coming to an end. The trip continues to be a magical experience that will be hard to top in this lifetime. Thank you to all of our hosts who have gone so far out of their way to make this GSE an enriching and valuable excursion.