Updating this blog is hard work!
Ok, complaint aside, today Bernard and I went on a ‘big day out’! Our goals were beaches, (used) bookstores and a few other places.
We started with Dudley beach, an unpatrolled surfing beach. Last night we had an impressive rainstorm, and the weather lingered today, a bit bleak and dark. Perfect day for a beach in other words. There were a lot of surfers, but not many waves.
We then visited Redhead, a popular destination for us as kids. The beach stretches south for ever, but the surfing area is on the northern edge.
The second image is of Merewether beach, taken later in the day. The wind on the cliff from where I took this image was amazing – almost pushing me over. In the far distance we could see a guy kitesurfing, which was quite a sight. I wonder if this can be seen in the photo?
Changing tack for a second, here are photos of some of the worst (and simultaneously best) items I have ever seen for sale:
The item at right (officially licensed, obviously) is something I truly regret not buying 🙁
< Baby Ducks!
This is Christchurch Cathedral, on top of a hill overlooking Newcastle:
We walked up the tower (162 steps!) to have a look at the city. It was quite a view, if a bit windy. On the way out I snapped a shot of the precious solid-gold chalice they keep behind a plate of glass with vibration and motion sensors attached to it!
Two eating shots! The photo of dad was taken at dinner today, at a local chinese restaurant.
And here’s a shot of mum with some origami Bernard made for her:
And here’s a shot of me, with the city of my youth in the background. Today was our last day in Newcastle and I likely will not be back here for a few more years.
Tomorrow we’re off to Sydney for the last leg of our trip. I intend to make these last few days last!