We’ve been to the beach for a bit. Don’t let anyone tell you there’s no fun to be had on a winter beach. It was fabulous. 
  
This beach was awash in giant kelp, only freshly shared with the shore. Tough as leather, heavy as wet rope.
  
A tiny plover, one of many on this deserted beach. 
  
How could you not be moved by this awesomeness?
  
Playing with my camera, and the late-afternoon light.
 
The dog wanted to know why she couldn’t swim.
 

Now we’re in Townsville and these pics are from the newly-developed Jezzine park at the end of the wonderful Strand.

 

And finally, it was time to fly home. But not until after this glorious late afternoon walk.