Cable Beach

The caravan park that we are staying in is just beyond Cable Beach and as yesterday was a better day as far as heat and humidity went, Warren and I went for a walk to see it.

I wondered why it got a name like Cable Beach and there is a simple explanation, it was the beach where the first cable was laid to connect Australia to the rest of the world, simple once one knows why.

It was a concrete path for approx 200 hundred metres then a wooden bridge, as we crossed the bridge, I noticed this on Warren's shirt.

It must have dropped out of the bushes some where and didnt want to get off, he was a bit hard to dislodge but we finally persuaded him that he would be better off in the vegetation.

To the right is the continuation of the path, sand!

Cable Beach nearing sunset. There were quite a few people on the beach which was surprising as a two metre croc had been sighted near the beach in the water, the day before. I guess people either dont listen or think that its fine. As you can see we did not venture close to the water.

While it wasnt far, we both had a sweat up when we got back, had to buy an ice cream to compensate!

There is a lack of flies and mossies here, which is a real bonus!

At the Beach.

It's summer time and we are at the beach for a few days. The weather had been hot so it is an ideal time to pack and enjoy the sun, sand and sea. I like going to the beach but I don't like swimming in the sea which is probably lucky as the weather has turned to almost winter again.

This was the caravan park yesterday. It rained later and again during both nights that we have been here.

The beach is just through the pine trees, I took the photo from the back of our van. Beach views at the park are $50 a night and one row back and the rest are $44 a night. We joined the Park company so we get 10% off but I am glad we are only staying three nights (for the cost). There is a pool and kids were making good use of it over the weekend but there has been no-one in it today. I would like to go in but too cold.

Each evening Warren and I have wandered over to the beach and paddled and walked and it was surprising warm, well much warmer than I expected.

Nano is doing well, I am up to 15760 words, about 800 written today already and about to start my second stint for the day.