In theory I would have arrived back on dry land yesterday, after sailing in the Bass Strait and climbing on Deal Island. Instead I’m still, surprisingly, enjoying three weeks off work while staying at home. With no trips planned or taken other than some local jaunts. Lisa is equally bemused by my lack of tetchinessContinue reading “Coming clean”
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Partners in climb
The upside of not having gone over east is that I got to head out with Mikey and Howsie, on their last climb before Mikey and his family were to head back. You may be forgiven in thinking that we had camped out at Wilyabrup to get a truly early start, but that was notContinue reading “Partners in climb”
Protector of the reef
Despite seeing the New Year in, my body clock wouldn’t allow a lie in. So bright and early Lisa was off for a walk with the poodles and I went for a dip at my usual spot. In contrast to yesterday’s hustle and bustle on the shore and in the water off Castle Rock beach,Continue reading “Protector of the reef”
Rock hugging
Josh was keen to get to Castle Rock, in part so a mate of his who lived relatively close could join us. One day this elusive friend of his will join us but today was not that day, and not for the first time he bailed. This of course did not stop us having aContinue reading “Rock hugging”
Placed on hold
The on again, off again traveller is back in town. So I won’t say this is the last climb in the south west of Western Australia before Rongy and Sarah hit the road. I have done that before and been proven wrong to many times. Plus we have made tentative arrangements to get out againContinue reading “Placed on hold”
Motion pictures
Dog walking doesn’t stop at Peppy Beach just because it was Christmas day. I again joined them, jumping in at a new location. But the ground was pretty ordinary and there were no extra presents waiting for me under the water, other than thick patches of stingers. Heading back after the walk and snorkel theContinue reading “Motion pictures”
Ending on a colourful note
With time on my hands and limited options for driving anywhere, it has been time to explore a few more local sights. Since my last day at work for 2023 on Thursday, I’ve managed to get into the water five times. Each time sampling a new part of the coastline off Peppy Beach, and inContinue reading “Ending on a colourful note”
A healthy level of nervousness
Lisa and my time was all above-board this weekend. Lisa had suggested we book onto a keelboat sailing course, to provide me with some prior hands on experience before my big trip. It was a bit uncertain as to whether the course would go ahead. Being the only ones booked for this weekend, and theyContinue reading “A healthy level of nervousness”
A quick dip
The sting in the tail today was not so much from our pesky local jellies. There are being found in increasing numbers, patrolling the shallows of our local beach. But with care it is possible to navigate your way through them safely. It was that I was not able to join in with the funContinue reading “A quick dip”
From every angle
Mikey is back in town for a while, having made the journey from over east again. That means there are more opportunities to get out, as he is always keen and motivated. Having arrived with a tick list in mind, which included a few lines at Moses Rocks. More than a few in fact, enoughContinue reading “From every angle”
