Hi!!
The weather has kept up its extraordinarily nice manners, so we drove west to the beaches out there.
Along the way on the north, the sea was like a mill pond…
Not so much once we were west!
I could sit and watch those waves crashing all day!
Hello to the Birthday Boy!
Nothing like a stroll on the beach and a picnic on your birthday!
This area has many midden sites – you can imagine for many many years, the Aboriginal people sitting here enjoying the bounties of the seas!
It was a little windy and cooler – although I warmed up quickly in the sun
Waves!
Parents rugged up a bit more than me
They were loving it all!
The scenery here is rugged but beautiful
Lots of kelp…
We headed down the opposite way from our initial start so we could spend some time walking on the beach
Thats where you find the serious kelp!
Foot and hand for scale!
So tough and leathery!
Strolling on
Jeff annoying the birds…
More seaweed
And more
I paddled and got my pants wet…
Up into the small dunes …
I love sand dunes
And here is Mum, also loving the sand dunes…
Getting in touch with her 15 yr old self!
I ‘scampered’ up the one at the top end to get the photos (does one scamper when one is 50??? In reality it was a bit of a slog through the soft sand!)
And the best and safest way to come back down is on your bum!
And great fun was had by all!!
Oh look… more seaweed… with all of Jeff for scale this time
Monstrous stuff
And teeny tiny seaweed
Love it here
Endlessly crashing waves
A little climbing….
All in all we had a great day out!
Hope your week is going along well too!
Cheers!
Such beautiful pictures Lisa. It certainly seemed like you all had a great day. I’m sure Jeff had a nice birthday.
xxoo
Thanks Judy! Was a lovely day!
Beautiful pictures! You look do much like your mom!
Thanks!! Yes – pic’s of us at the same age are very very similar!! 🙂
Oh! I forgot! Happy Birthday to Jeff!!
LOL… will pass that on! xx
Happy Birthday Jeff. It looks like you had a fine day roaming out on the beach. Lisa the pictures are fantastic. You can feel the wind and the waves. Glad your mom and dad enjoyed the day as well. The weather is beautiful here in North Carolina USA. Spring is in full force. I have planted seeds but they aren’t up yet. I planted potatoes and something came along and dug them all up and ate them. Boo Hoo – will have to try again. Strawberries are loaded and will be ready by mid May.
Thanks Beverly!! It was so wonderful down there!
Glad to hear the weather is on the up and up there in Nth Carolina! So much fun to start again with a new season.
Oh no re potatoes!! Something was clearly hungry and in a hurry!!!
It looks like Jeff had a wonderful birthday! Your parents are adorable and the scenery, breathtaking. Yes , you can still scurry up a dune after 50! 🤣 Age is an attitude, wear it well. That’s my motto.
Thank-you!! We had a fun day! Love the little dunes!!
I have a question for you… do you go by the name Pj or is that an initial? I’ve been unsure how to address you 🙂 (honestly its slack me only asking now after all this time !!)
Love seeing your messages here! Have a lovely day!
I go by Pj to friends and family, but those are my initials too. 😉 I’m not that fond of my old fashioned given name, so Pj suites my personality better. I have been following you a long time. I like to know what is happening half way around the world and follow your garden and hiking adventures when we’re in the throws of short days and snowy winters. Our gardening season is nearly upon us. We have plants under grown lights with a fan blowing on them to strengthen the stem. So far, so good. It won’t be too long and we’ll be playing in the soil.
Hi Pj!! Awesome to know. Don’t like muffing up peoples names lol
Its been so nice to have a few familiar ‘faces’ around in my comments section for so many years! Its really lovely!
I am sure you are itching to get back into the garden properly!!