MONDAY 30 MARCH     SOUTH WEST ROCKS

It is a humid day.

John phoned brother C. We are to visit them for lunch today. We are about 30kms from their place at North Kempsey, so set off mid-morning. Stopped in Kempsey to buy some rolls, sliced meats and an iced bun, to take to them, for lunch.

We had an enjoyable visit. Much talk, of course. C looks much better than I’d expected, given a recent run of health issues that have required regular trips to hospital in Sydney. However, he seemed tired by the time we left, about 4.30pm. He is very interested in our travel plans and very insistent that we keep him updated on where we are.

We made some plans about what we’d all do together for the rest of our visit. Must be careful not to over tire C.

Did a small grocery shop in Kempsey on the way out.

It is a really attractive drive between Kempsey and SW Rocks. We are north of Sydney, so I guess it is getting towards the sub-tropical zone. The lush green-ness is such a contrast to drought stricken Canberra. It smells different. There are so many birds around.

Tea was fries, bacon and eggs.