After lunch yesterday David and I decided to go for a walk at Birubi.
The beach was actually closed due to high tides and strong winds but was much warmer than it looks in this photo. In fact, it was quite warm (around 28 degrees c) even though the clouds were grey, and it was misty.
So, no surfers or swimmers but the surf rescue boat was still on hand in case anyone was mad enough to venture into the water.
I am still not able to walk too far without causing pain in my leg and hip, but we did stop for a while at the lifesaving club cafe for a cuppa and a slice of apple and blueberry cake.
After we left the cafe the sky brightened slightly and we went off to find the camels. I will post photos of them later in the week.
I did manage to walk quite a way over the sand and dunes, but I was quite sore last night. Feeling much better today though.
@annied there have been 4 drownings near here in the last couple of months, all outside the patrolled area. Plus another one of a rock fisherman on Fingal Island a week ago,
@randystreat There have been four drownings in this area in the last couple of months all of them were people who were swimming outside the patrolled areas. Then there was a drowning on
Fingal Island about 10 days ago when a rock fisherman was washed off the rocks. He wasn't wearing a lifejacket. Some people don't appreciate the power of the ocean.
@bluemoon As it is summer here it was quite warm but the wind was so strong. Luckily the wind eased later in the day. I think the forecast is for 28 C (82F) for tomorrow and strong winds.
@louannwarren Most people here do take notice of the warnings but occasionally in summer when we have visitors it gets sad. There have been five drownings in this area over the last couple of months. Visitors who swim outside the nominated areas or on beaches that aren't patrolled, and all caught in rips.
@carole_sandford I will post some photos of camels in a few days.
People fool themselves into thinking they can override the power of nature. I'm sad for the loss of lives, but glad to see most people heed warnings like the signs and the presence of this boat. Good shot.
I can't wait to see the camels, your Birubi camels are so special to see :-)
🙏🏻for your full recovery
I should make it to email today.....watch this space!
Fingal Island about 10 days ago when a rock fisherman was washed off the rocks. He wasn't wearing a lifejacket. Some people don't appreciate the power of the ocean.
@bluemoon As it is summer here it was quite warm but the wind was so strong. Luckily the wind eased later in the day. I think the forecast is for 28 C (82F) for tomorrow and strong winds.
@ludwigsdiana Yes the tea and cake worked wonders.
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Thanks, it was lovely to walk on the beach even though it was a bit breezy. The wind eased after we had a cuppa and cake in the surf club, but it was still quite warm and humid.
I love the feeling of this photo, wind surf, sound.
@carole_sandford I will post some photos of camels in a few days.