As the trees blossom and the days grow longer, Australian summer is just around the corner. All winter I’ve craved that salty skin and beach swept hair from days spent down the coast and I can’t wait to be firing up those BBQs again to enjoy freshly cooked seafood paired with my favourite summer drink – mojitos! So with the warm weather already gracing our doorstep this weekend, we decided to grab some picnic food, hop in the Land Rover and head for a day trip to the beautiful Belmore Falls.
Being a Sunday the spot we had planned on going was busy with people, but luckily we knew of another place a little more off the beaten track. We found a deserted section of the river, set up our hammock and got some chilled tunes going on the speakers. I couldn’t think of a more idyllic scenario than sitting by that stream all afternoon enjoying my flask of coffee and reading my book in the hammock.
Whilst there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, a gentle spring breeze took the edge off the strong Australian sunshine. Soon enough though we’ll be swapping our coats and flasks of tea for swimwear and refreshing cocktails as we make weekly trips to the abundance of stunning rivers and lakes the Southern Highlands has to offer – Spring has sprung!
Dani Aneka 