Day 12: Merimbula to Bermagui

A slow start as we were just revelling in the paradise that Sally and Danius live in at Merimbula. We had breakfast in the Bar Beach Café and chatted with them and some locals whilst watching the standup paddle boarders and swimmers on the bar break below us.

The only downer was the drizzle, which was on and off all day - cue the orange rain jackets again.

We stopped for lunch in Tathra - which looks an amazing beachside village - although not at its best in the drizzle.

Then - our first stay with a Warmshowers host. We’ve hosted a few cyclists over the last year, but this was our first time staying with a host - and what a host. Simone had just moved into the new home she’d built in Bermagui, but was still happy to welcome us, and another cyclist, Greg, in from the rain for a warm night.

We have a lovely meal and lots of chat, ending with the Dutch treat “stroopwaffel” to finish. Truly and excellent evening. Thanks Simone, and Greg for being such good company.