Mermaid Pool and Tahmoor Canyon

I took a group of 17 friends to  Mermaid Pool and Tahmoor Canyon - a wonder world of potholes, pools, swimming holes and waterfalls. It was a fun day out but the group was larger than was wise and I managed to lose some along the way for a little while which was pretty stressful!  Leading a group through rough terrain with a poorly marked track is not for sissies - think I'll stick to small groups of friends in the future.  I didn't get to take as many photos as usual as my attentions were on navigation and group counting. Thankfully I had Gavin to help, who'd done hike twice before.

Gavin and Srini have a leap at the pot-holes.

My turn for a leap.

Beautiful potholes.

These wonderful reflection photos in the potholes were taken by Anupam.

Amazing how the water has sculptured the rocks.

We arrive at the stunning Mermaid Pool.

Group shot - all 17 of us.

Sitting at the top of Mermaid Pool.

I dipped into the water for a lovely massage.

Stopping off at the top of the cliffs above Mermaid Falls for a stunning view.

Wendy on the cliff.

Michelle and a lovely guy from Sydney Bushwalkers.

Another gorgeous view of Mermaid Falls a bit further along.

A great spot for our lunch break. It was a very hot, humid day so our swims were much needed and appreciated.

Gavin and Srini having fun.

Beautiful waterfall.

More waterfalls along the way.

Gavin in his hiking gear!

Sam's early years

Priceless photos of Sam as a baby and young child, taken lovingly by Jo.

Welcome little Samantha Kerryn!!

Being greeted by the granny's and grandpa's

Time to leave the hospital!

First visitors when we got home

Granny Jill and Grandpa Mike

Someone loves pink!

Trip to visit Graeme and Ally in the UK - October 2000

Sam's first Christmas December 2000

Sam's Christening

Trip to Perth July 2001

Spring Flower Road Trip August 2001

Great Granny Dorothy and Great Grandpa Tony

Cousins

Matthew's birth

Jo says "Oh, how lovely scanning in Matt's birth photo's!  I just want to kiss those little lips again and smell that lovely baby smell.  Not the teenage smelly sock smell!!"

Matthew's first Christmas 2003

Matthew's first birthday January 2004

Researching places to possibly visit.

I'll be adding to this over next few days.  Feel free to recommend any places.

Selfie by Matt

What a cracker it is!!!

David's birthday party at Bondi Pizza in Parramatta

A fun and animated evening with hiking buddies.  A super pizza restaurant too with gorgeous thin crust and thick topping. Elna and I shared a Lamb and Feta and a Chili prawn and Chorizo and we found it hard to decide which was better than the other!