Start Of Our Final Week

Woke this morning with mixed emotions, but felt better as the day wore on.  Did usual washing,  cleaning and shopping, no bed linen this week though as we have one clean set.  We picked Gavin up and headed for South Dog Beach and as it was a little windy we got behind a wind break and it was really hot.  We all swam today and none of us saw any jellyfish, hooray, hope they have left now.  Gavin told us all about his first dive yesterday and he cannot wait to dive again.

We took Gavin home to shower and change and we did the same and then headed for Port Beach to watch the sunset.  We were going to meet Felipe and Paulita but as they had their dog Padang with them and dogs are not allowed on Port Beach we met up with them after sunset on the next beach Leighton Beach and chatted as we walked along.  It was lovely to see them again and hear about Felipe's new job which is going well.  Padang had a great game with Gavin and was much better than the last time we saw him as he had been unwell.

Port Beach 

Leighton Beach

Richard ready to video sunset

Panoramic view of Port Beach after sunset

With Paulita and Felipe at Leighton Beach

Padang waiting for a treat

Port Beach

As the sun was setting


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  1. SalleighMarch 17, 2023 at 1:15 AM

    Aah some lovely pictures of you all. Needto put in frames when you come as a great reminder x

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