good break

when my husband said we're going down south towards kangaroo valley, i didn't really expect much. we've been there before and though i did enjoy the trip that time, we went to the beach instead of hiking up to see some falls. fitzroy falls in fact. nevertheless, it was a welcome break from overseeing the city from our veranda.

we drove for almost three hours to the site (during which i tortured my husband almost the whole time by screaming that i had to have a kidney break). we went from the great big highways to little country towns, through roads barred on both sides by towering trees, or farm houses littered by cows and horses, and finally to roads with hand-written names (but still paved, surprisingly).

the falls were magnificent. the view was overwhelming. the air was fresh and cool, pure, uncontaminated oxygen. breathtaking. we had our lunch and celebrated a colleague's birthday. we laid beside a nearby lake and enjoyed the fresh air while we can.

it was worth the long drive.