Having had a great time at the Steve and Mel’s engagement party, hosted by Mel’s parents at their house in Westleigh, we were again ready to head off (for the third time since retirement 3 weeks earlier).
One thing I forgot to mention in our last post was that whilst at Myall Lakes, we became aware that my email had been hacked. We received a call from our financial dude to confirm that we wanted to transfer $50,000 into another account, as I had allegedly requested via email. Not me!! We then spent several hours talking to our banks to change security settings and changed my gmail settings. Note to gmail users: apparently gmail is being targeted in these financial hoaxes. Fortunately none of our bank accounts were compromised.
So, onwards and upwards over the Great Dividing Range to Lithgow. Yes, we’re spending a few days here to see what it has to offer, as we ordinarily just drive through the town on our way to somewhere else.
We spent 3 days at Lake Lyell, at the unreserved area (cheaper, no specific sites so we can spread out, and no facilities). Located 13km out of Lithgow. It’s certainly a better view than at Lane Cove Tourist Park.
On day 2 at the Lake we headed off on an early paddle. 8am is early, isn’t it? Serious lack of wildlife and water birds. A few kangaroos, a couple of ducks, one eagle and 2 trees full of cormorants.
Another paddle the following day, further this time, up the Cox’s River. The wind picked up as we returned, to the extent that we had to pack away the awning as we were buffeted by strong winds (maybe > 40 kph) for the remainder of the day.