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10 things to do on a stormy day in Kiama

1. Listen to the rain beating on the metal roof of your cabin (it sounds so good when you are snug and dry).

2. Eventually get up, have breakfast and go outside (P.S. don't forget your goretex).

3. Go and feel the storm - watch the monster waves beating up against the rocks and appreciate the power of wind and sea.

4. Explore the historic buildings of Kiama (it was founded in 1836 and many old buildings are preserved)

Kiama Post Office 1887

Christ Church 1859

Former Bank of Sydney 1881

5. Explore the craftshops in 150-year old terrace houses and have a cappucino on the deck, then have some fish and chips at the harbour

Quarry workers cottages 1886

Kiama Harbour 1876

6. Become mesmerised by the sight and sound of the Kiama Blowhole, no two "blows" of which are the same.

The jet

The steamer

The foamer

7. Do not go swimming!

8. Appreciate the changing plays of light on sea as the sun tries to break through again.

9. Become equally mesmerised by the Little Blowhole two coves away

10. Fly a kite (sorry - no pictures)

The day of the big sea

On the day following the storm there was a 4 m swell and huge waves pounded the coastline. As the radio announcer said " if you go out to surf today you are either an ace or a fool!". There seemed to be few of either as most people were content to sit on headlands and watch in awe as the Pacific Ocean flexed its muscles.


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