Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Two Fold Bay Eden



Today I went on 2 hr cruise on the Cat Balou, a catamaran, around Twofold Bay

Leaving the dock at Eden

That's me above the Whale Watching sign, sadly none around at this time of year


This is the beach we frequented often for a swim or picnic

Top deck

Quarantine Bay-acquired its name from a sailing ship which docked with a smallpox epidemic on board. The dead & cargo were buried ashore. When the ship left, the cargo was quickly dug up and sold!

Instructions on the lifeboat- I really liked picture 8-get the hell away!


 
Seahorse Inn- built by Ben Boyd in 1843. He hoped Boydtown would become the capitol of Australia.  Now a restaurant & luxury accommodation.




Looking back to Eden
Ship being loaded with 180,000 logs, destined for Japan

Edrom Lodge- built as private residence in 1910 with 28 rooms. Later became a guest house, then a prison farm. Locals say the inmates, sentenced to hard labour, spent their time surfing fishing, and playing for the local footy club.

Cuppa & bikkie aboard


I saw lots of dolphins, but they wouldn't stay still for me

Have  a look at this site just click on the Blue Link
Found this old church

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