The rock pool was active with seagulls, but there were no pelicans this time.
And around the corner was a little rock swimming pool, although there was no one in sight on that winter’s day.
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Gerringong – Part 4
On the south side of Gerringong town is Boat Harbour. It’s a quiet little cove with a shingle beach, where fishermen go.
It’s also surrounded by those glorious hills complete with grazing dairy cows.
Now that’s the kind view I can look at all day.
Gerringong – Part 3
Looking southward, Werri Beach stretched down toward the town of Gerringong.
The surf here was roaring.
So it wasn’t unusual to see a surfer scouting out the best breaks. If I could surf I’d be out there too.
Gerringong – Part 2
Most people know Gerringong for the vast expanse of Werri Beach, so let’s go and explore.
On the north end of the beach is Werri Lagoon, which at high tide flows into the sea. We had to wade to get to Red Cliff and its rock platform. The hills behind the town was a wonderful green after recent rains.
It was a wild sea that day.
So much so that the rushing waves set off these two mini blowholes.
Gerringong – Part 1
I like the Illawarra coast, and last week I got to visit the seaside town of Gerringong. Gerringong has always been the smaller brother of Kiama, a few k’s up the coast, but with the coming of the by-pass it’s about to get very big. I’m glad that I made this visit before it changed for good.
We took a little walk along the relatively new Kiama to Gerringong Coast Track to the other side of Red Cliff. Walking along the shoreline, Hubby told me that the cliff was made up of Permian aged sandstone, rich in iron (hence the red).
Meanwhile, the rock platform below was made up of black basalt, meaning that there was volcanic activity here at some stage. Other local landmarks such as Bombo and the Blowhole are also made of basalt. It’s spectacular when the swell is up.
Last of the Orchids
I received an orchid plant for my birthday in late March and there were still flowers two months later. They were certainly very photogenic blooms.
Brooklyn Lunch Stop
I took the train up on my May visit to Umina Beach, and got off at the Hawkesbury River stop (a.k.a. the village of Brooklyn). I enjoyed eating my lunch by the river, soaking up some sun.
Forgive me for my lack of posts. I haven’t taken many photos lately.
End of Autumn
One last glimpse of some autumn foliage, this time in my front garden.
By the weekend, much of this would be gone.
Even though I have enjoyed the glorious, warm days of autumn this year (eating lunches outside on the patio in May is a bonus), I am looking forward to some cool winter days.
Chinatown Wander – Part 2
I wandered under Market City and into Paddy’s Markets. First, there were the bric-a-brac stalls. I liked this selection of hats. The Panama hat is cool again, it seems.
I was more attracted to the food stalls. This spice stall sold all kinds of goodies.
But most fascinating of all was the fruit and veg section. These days it’s dominated by Asian families.
Fruit and veg businesses are known for their long hours, but even though I passed by in the afternoon these ladies were still fast and efficient.
Chinatown Wander – Part 1
It’s interesting how shooting a roll of film makes you think more about what you shoot. Black and white film and processing is so expensive these days that I didn’t want to waste too many shots if I could help it. I wanted to take some more interesting streetscapes, and inspired by Joan’s recent shots of the city, I headed into Chinatown.
The sights and smells certainly brought back memories. I went to university just around the corner and so frequently came down these streets in search of lunch. Although we certainly didn’t have Emperor’s Puff in my time.
The street corner was still busy with students.
This Irish salesman was a new addition though.
Static and Silence 