It’s been quite a wet spring this year, so when the weather breaks it’s nice to take a walk along the beach, even if it’s blowing a gale.
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Mt Ettalong Lookout Revisited – Part 3
At the end of the track we come to another lookout – this time overlooking Umina Beach.
The view was quite impressive that day. You can see along the length of Ocean Beach Road to Woy Woy, Brisbane Waters, and Gosford at the foot of the hills beyond.
Canine Interlude – Despondent
One thing about beagles – they’re extreme attention seekers. If you’re not showering attention on them 24/7 they become rather despondent. Below, little princess wasn’t happy that we haven’t given her a pat… in the last two minutes.
Lazy Sunday – Part 3
Meanwhile, back at Umina Beach…
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz……..
Oh, er, what was I meant to be doing? Guarding the house? What do you mean I’m a guard dog??
Winter Walk – Freedom
The beagle loves walks, especially walks along the beach, more than she loves food. If you know about beagles and their obsession with food then you realise that taking walks is Number One in their list of things to do. Perhaps it’s because they are in their most natural element on the beach, especially a leash-free beach like this part of Umina Beach is. The beagle can sniff and mark territory and dig holes (almost) wherever she likes.
And of course she can run like the wind.
Winter Walk – Black and White
For a change, a black and white photograph of the beach in shadow. I think winter lends itself to beautiful monochrome photos.
Winter Walk – A Dog Owner’s Convention
Apologies for the lack of posts the last two weeks. BB and I have been on the road around NSW. We’re almost on the home stretch and have many photos to show you, but until then here are a few posts about our last walk along Umina Beach. There seemed to be a dog owner’s convention – a large dog owner’s convention – that seemed to freak our little beagle right out.
Floral Interlude – Roses
Some early winter roses from BB’s garden – before he pruned them all.
Autumn Dusk – End of the Day
While most people on the beach are taking their final walks, it’s only the beginning for the intrepid fisher-people. Sunset is when the fish start biting – when the crowds of swimmers and surfers have left the water. They come out with rods, buckets, easy-chairs and torches to settle in for the night.
I didn’t join them however – it’s time for me to go home.
Autumn Dusk – Grasses
I’ve walked past this patch of grass time and time again, but in twilight they become rather mysterious.
Static and Silence 