I rounded off my winter retreat with a lunchtime visit to the coastal village of Gerroa. It’s an half-an-hour’s drive from the Abbey, and one of my favourite places on the South Coast.

The Crooked River flows through the village. Being a bright and balmy winter’s day, some of the local kids were tempted into the water.

I liked watching the river flow. The colour and the rippling patterns were lovely to see.