Merewether Beach Experience

The family chose to visit Merewether beach this morning, and we happily bobbed amongst the waves for a few hours before the sun and heat became too intense. There was a definite feel of the Med this morning, as we lolled about in the rhythmic rise and fall of the ocean swell and watched the girls splash in their inflatable toys.
Merewether Beach is The Best of Newcastle simply because it boasts easy access, a generous sand spread and free parking. It is truly remarkable in 2010 to have free parking access to a world class beach in a city of any substantial size.
We retreated from the waves and wind as the westerly breeze freshened, and the umbrella bowed with each gust. Thoroughly salt encrusted and feeling the cooling tinkle of fresh sunburn, we retired to a friends house and sat by the air conditioner, eating fantastic green prawns fresh from the markets, barbequed with garlic and olive oil.
Bliss. Or as my Irish friend confided, "Does it get much better than this?"

The Best Of Newcastle

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Hi, Let me introduce myself. I am a Newcastle native of 1974 vintage and I work for a Government department as well as manage my own business. I have a tertiary education and have travelled throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. My current business interest involves the Hunter Valley Wine Region and I have a particular lean towards Newcastle and her rebirth.

First, let me make it clear that I intend to visit and comment on all experiences in the Newcastle area, from swimming at Merewether Baths, to eating on Darby Street. Though I will not confine my experience to the inner city, as I travel throughout the Hunter Region each week.

This blog is intended as a fresh, candid, honest review of my experience as a customer at your business, and as a father and husband at each site.
Whilst I would prefer a food and wine angle, I will include each and every interaction in the Newcastle and Hunter Region as I find it has appeal to you the reader and for me the actual recorder.