The deliberately slow journey continued to Berrima, where I had arranged to spend the night with Christine and David Morton, who have a lovely home on the outskirts of town. The usual chin waging was followed by a delightful meal at "The White Horse Inn".
Next morning we went on a walking tour of Berrima. Although I've been through the town a number of times, I don't recall ever stopping, so this was basically "terra incognita" for me.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, built by William Munro. The foundation stone was laid by Archbishop John Bede Polding on Sunday, 4th February 1849, and the opening was on the 21st February, 1851.
The first priest was Father William McGinty, who arrived in Australia on the 7th April 1847, from the Missionary College of All Hallows, Dublin Ireland.
Upstream of the Wingecarribee River from the old Hume Highway bridge. The river's flow was higher than usual as water is being pumped from the Shoalhaven, through the Wingecarribee to Warragamba Dam.
The White Horse Inn, location of last night's meal.
One of the well preserved/restored older cottages.
Another nicely restored and maintained cottage.
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