Anthony Putnam

Local burger joint - Massive burgers at a reasonable price. One orders up front and they bring it out to you. Burgers and chicken sandwiches were very large portions as were the fries. I am American and couldn’t finish the burger and fries - didn’t all my Aussie mates have a field day with that one! I took it in stride though and just waddled out of there with a big satisfied smile on my face.

We did Bundeena to Marley Head. World class beaches, incredible sweeping coastal views featuring ancient carved sandstone cliffs and deep blue ocean and the white misty spray from the crashing waves. Surrounded by flora and smells like apple cider, one was surprised at each turn by amazing views, wildlife and even historical sites. This is an incredible hike - one of the prettiest in NSW!

This is a huge piece of sandstone that features multiple aboriginal carvings dating back over a millennia! The carvings are maintained by descendants and can be viewed from a raised and very well maintained platform. They are tough to make out but they are there - younger eyes are a help. The track from Jibbon Beach is fairly close and a much easier hike than from the top of the Royal Coast Walk. Either way, know that those excellent facilities you see at the beginning of the trails are not going to be seen again further in, so bring your water and prepare accordingly. The carvings are close, there is a an excellent interpretive area right before the carvings that happened to be a regular campsite for aboriginals from when the carvings initially took place and likely well before. A fantastic site in a fantastic park!

Museum focusing on the exploits of France’s rich military history. This complex of museums provides major exhibits from dozens of suits of armor, muslim captured crusader cannons, and every worthwhile type of poking and slashing instrument one can imagine, through the Napoleonic era, and into modern war in WW1 and WW2. There is an audio tour, which we highly recommend that provides insight and storylines into some of the more unique artifacts, and several other ongoing programs, so check the website before going. Further the museum offers English and French interpretation through almost all of the complex and also offers in depth strategic overviews of different battles through video and in actual footage in some cases. I could have a stayed here for days but needed to stay married.

Located on the palace grounds of Versailles, this edifice building featuring some beautiful red marbles arches was the actual palace/abode for Napoleon during his reign. This place is currently displaying the works of Coypel as well as the regalia of that Napoleon era. Anywhere in the world, this place would be an amazing architectural and artistic wonder but this is on the grounds of the Versailles, and competing with that marvel is difficult at best.