14 December 2017
The surf was messy so I settled for an ocean swim at the
Haven. I sat in the morning sun and read my kindle.
15 December 2017
A surf check with good conditions but the waves just weren't
getting it together.
I drove to Bouddi National Park and had a mountain bike ride
along the tracks to Daley Point and The Maitland Bay Road tracks. A good
combination of tracks with narrow tracks, huge rocks, tree roots, drop offs,
great views, masses of flannel flowers and some very challenging sections and
very hot.
Unfortunately, I dropped my phone somewhere along the ride.
I returned later, and luckily I found it.
16 December 2017
Started the day with a surf at North Avoca. The surf wasn't
that good. I lasted about 1/2 hour then decided to head in.
I drove over to Bouddi National Park and had a ride along
the turkey, NW ridge and Strom tracks. It was a fun and hot ride, especially,
due to the salt from the surf still on me. The tracks were good being dry and
compact.
After the ride, I drove to the Haven for a swim and cappuccino.
Late in the afternoon, I was still feeling energetic so I
had a paddle on the kayak at Avoca Lagoon.
There were heaps of birds feeding and preening in the trees
and shallows or in flight overhead. I paddled over to the bat colony and waited
for the sun to set and the sky to darken. Towards last light, the bats finally
became active and started to become airborne. Not long after the light was gone
and the kayak became eerie and exciting. I slowly paddled around the edge of
the lagoon and back to the car.
A sensational kayak.
17 December 2017
A do nothing day.
18 December 2017
I checked the surf at North Avoca. The surf as rough and
messy so I decided to come back later.
In the meantime, i drove to Bouddi National Park and had a
very hot and challenging mountain bike ride. This time, I combined the tracks
on the Daley Point and Rocky Point trails. Such a good ride. I managed to add a
few new achievements on this ride - going down two steep drop offs and getting
over one a number of rocky steep sections.
The mosquitoes were in full force. I had sprayed myself with
insect repellent but I had perspired a lot of it away. next time, I'll carry a
spare tube of repellent.
I drove back to North Avoca and the waves looked a little
better so I had a so-so surf. I had one decent wave and three okay ones and the
rest were short and fairly powerless. Still, the water as warm and it felt good
after the bike ride.
I ran into Paul when i got out and we had a chat while he
readied himself to go in the water.
Next stop was the Haven for a cappuccino and a read in the
sun.
Back home and I was enthused enough to do my weekly house
chores.
Jacinta started her holidays this afternoon so let the
Christmas festivities begin.
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