Beach Day

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Today we were treated to a stunning sunrise (even though we couldn’t actually see where it rose). Pop & I made a trip into town to the Bakery and Newsagents.

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Then it was breakfast. Today I had some cereal…

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and a croissant.

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We then packed up and drove around to Shoal Bay..

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to visit the beach…

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Not sure we picked the best spot but it was nice enough and we enjoyed a swim…

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some cherries…

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and the view from under our broken umbrealla….

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It was really hot today so after lunch on the verandah and a relax (and break from the sun), we headed down to the pool for a swim.

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Such a nice way to end the day.

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Tonight I made nachos for dinner…

 

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and enjoyed the most amazing sunset….

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And todays vlog…

Swimming with Wild Dolphins

This morning Christy and I were up super early to head out a Wild Dolphin Swim, though I was just an observer. After getting fitted for her gear our boat headed out just as the sun was starting to rise.

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After motoring out through the heads, it wasn’t too long before dolphins were spotted. Christy was in the first group, and I think she got the best swim.

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Be sure to watch the video at the end to see just how close the dolphins were to Christy.

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Christy loved it, though she found it a little challenging being pulled through the water while trying to snorkel. It was such an awesome experience for her.

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While the other groups did there swim, we were able to enjoy the dolphins swimming along beside us.

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Then it was time to head back to Nelson Bay.

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Dad picked us up and we enjoyed lunch on our verandah.

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Before another lazy afternoon, during which both Christy & I had an afternoon nap. An another dinner enjoyed as the day ended.

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Lunch with a view

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After a lazy morning and breakfast of banana on toast and milo, we headed up to the Lighthouse Cafe. We come here every trip as it has awesome views.

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And great food. I had a chicken salad, without the chicken. And suprisingly they charged less (which doesn’t happen too often).

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We finished the day with a lazy afternoon reading for hours. It was a HOT day so it was nice to just chill out in front of the fan. Dad was nice enough to cook us a BBQ for dinner.

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which we enjoyed on the verandah as the sun set.

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To see more of the day, please watch my vlog :

Lunch out and crazy weather

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Early mornings are always such a special time of day, and even though I haven’t yet been feeling up a walk, I can still enjoy seeing the day get brighter and the birds beginning their day.

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Nan felt like French toast so I made that for breakfast.

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But I had a bowl of my fav. cereal, then just one slice of French toast.

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After a slow morning we went out to pick up a few things at the shops, and to try and get a camera charger (as I had forgotten mine). No luck, but at least I’ve still got my phone and GoPro.

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We headed to the harbour for lunch and decided on Cafe on the Bay.

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I ordered the bruschetta and it was delicious. We all really enjoyed our lunch.

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We then did a little bit of shopping. Christy got some new shorts.

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We had a bit of time before her booking for the Thunder Raft, so we went to Aqua Blue. Nan ordered Christy this Rocky Road cheesecake, but she didn’t want it. I had a taste and it was delicious, but very rich.

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I really enjoyed my very decadent Iced Chocolate.

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As we waited we could see the clouds rolling in. We then found out her trip had been put back an hour so we went for a little drive out to Shoal Bay…

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and came back to the apartment. Pop offered to take Christy back down as my feet were very swollen and sore again.

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Not even 20 mins later the rain had stopped and the clouds had rolled on by…

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Perfect timing for Christy’s ride.

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She enjoyed it but said it was a bit too rough and she had to hold on really tight.

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Hoping to try and rest my legs, I went to lie on my bed and do some blog reading.

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Dinner for me was a cheese & salad wrap, enjoyed out on our veranda.

To see more of the day please watch my vlog :