The grandchildren had a fantastic day today, first we all had a ride on a camel at Birubi Beach (I have lived in this area 17 years and this is the first time I have been on a camel) and then David, Will, Deb and Archie trekked over the dunes to do some sand boarding.
I took this photo from the top of the surf club with lots and lots of zoom. I think it just shows the vastness of the dunes at Birubi.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my photos yesterday and as you know not much time for commenting at the moment with family here.
@net@thistle Thanks so much. The dunes go from Anna Bay all the way to Newcastle. About 22 miles of dunes apparently. Much longer by road to Newcastle, but easier on the legs.
@derekvickers Thanks Derek, this is my husband, daughter and grandchildren. The kids came home covered in sand after sand boarding and rolling down the dunes.
@888rachel Thanks Rachel. I have wanted to have a ride on a camel for ages, but never got round to it, it was fantastic. I was on a camel with Will who is 9 and he was a bit nervous when it was getting up and down but had a great time.
@lpot1985@kathiecb Thanks the dunes are fantastic, they are over 1 km wide in places and are over a distance of 32 km from Anna Bay to Stockton in Newcastle. Some of the dunes are over 30 metres high.
Great shot! The figures in the foreground really give a sense of the scale of the dune! I have only seen these from a plane coming in to land - this makes it look a lot bigger!
Sounds like a perfect day. Babs. Thank you for your support over the past few weeks. It has meant a lot.
Sounds like a perfect day. Babs. Thank you for your support over the past few weeks. It has meant a lot.