Day 317 Beach Day & Pelicans

Sunday 13 November


It was quite windy today with a rough sea so we abandoned our original plan of hiring kayaks and spent a relaxing day on the beach instead.  First of all, though, we went to watch the pelican feeding on the jetty.  Two wild pelicans turned up for a free meal as well as half a dozen pied cormorants.  We were given an informative talk on both types of bird and also the whistling kites, one of which came by to catch fish thrown up in the air for it.


A swim in the sea was cooling but breathing was difficult with waves breaking over my head! After a sit under the favourite palm tree we had lunch then moved to one of the swimming pools.  Ian & I did a few lengths and also enjoyed the plentiful shade.  All to soon it was time to get back on the boat for the bumpy trip back to Brisbane and then the long car ride home.

Australian Pelicans

Pied Cormorant

Vicky & Gaz under the Favourite Palm

Water Drops on the Boat Window