Our daily lifestyle had been tremendously affected by the COVID. This microorganism invisible to the human eye has clothed itself in various forms. It spread like wildfire, invading humans, resulting in human losses and financial tragedies. It changed from a highly infectious deadly virus to a delta variant and recently to omicron. The world is fighting this invisible enemy on a united front with multiple vaccines. There is still no immediate relief for millions of people learning to live with the virus.
Airlines, travel agents, and travellers have been severely affected, and their lifestyles crippled by this pandemic for the last two years. Travel for pleasure is a healthy hobby that enriches people and destresses their bodies and minds when interacting with different communities and cultures. You learn so much by experience and the memories stored in photos and videos. Travellers are learning to explore other parts of the world through the eyes and ears of fellow travellers via social media.
At the end of December 2021, we planned to visit New Castle for a few days before our daughter left for New York. Our trip to Newcastle was put on hold when my nephew contacted COVID; we were reluctant to book overnight accommodation. Finally, we went on a day trip to New Castle. It is the second-largest city in New South Wales. The distance between New Castle in Sydney is about 170 km on Pacific Highway.
There are plenty of things to see and do in New Castle. We reached the city at 1 p.m. near lunchtime. Looking around, we found a Thai Restaurant. Jasmine rice with chicken curry and fried vegetables was tasty and pad Thai noodle was delicious. Touring in the tram service completed in November 2019 is an exciting way to learn the city’s history.
You can determine a town’s age by looking at the existing buildings. Many historic buildings surround the city. Some prominent buildings have the 18th-century trademark—sturdy structures standing tall resembled the English buildings of the past era—dark interior with high ceilings, large windows, and doors.
We ended up on the beach at 2 p.m. The cool breeze, light blue sky, and roaring sea with swimmers and surfers made it a beautiful day. Small children were learning to swim or surf with their parents or older siblings. The border between waves and sand was clean and clear. I stood on the sand near the water to wet my feet. Large and small waves rippled over, soaking my feet and gradually reaching my knees. I waited there for some time, not knowing the time sliding by until my daughter called me out.
When you stand in front of the sea, you realise that you are a speck in the Universe.
There are many historical sites to see in New Castle. A day trip is not sufficient to explore the city. The link below provides a glimpse of what you can see and do in New Castle.
https://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/See-Do/Top-10-Reasons-to-Visit
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