CENTRAL COAST - 5 TO 11 NOVEMBER 2022

 5 NOVEMBER

A long mountain bike ride at Kincumba Mountain. I followed my usual trails and added on the new track off the Sid Pulseford trail. Heaps of fun. And not so wet today.

Later, Jacinta and I had a walk around Terrigal Haven along the paths, the coastal rocks and the beach.

7 NOVEMBER

An early morning walk along Terrigal Haven Beach with a coffee in hand.

A kayak on Brisbane Water around Pelican Island at Woy Woy.

It was a sunny start with a very light breeze and an incoming tide. The water was deep enough to paddle close to the edge of the island. That was good as there were a lot of oyster farms lining the island that I didn’t have to paddle around their far edges. The higher tide meant I could paddle in amongst the mangroves. It was fun paddling around the trees and other obstacles in the clear water.

8 NOVEMBER

A kayak at Brisbane Water along the Cockle Channel and around Cockle Bay. It was a fun kayak – up close to a roosting sea eagle, a narrow mangrove creek, under the mangrove trees, old and pitted trees, a mangrove/sand island and all under a blazing sun.

9 NOVEMBER

A few laps of Terrigal Haven on the rocks and the paths followed by my first ocean swim of the season.

10 NOVEMBER

A long surf check but not much form.

A mountain bike ride at Munmorah SCA along the tracks on and off the Old Quarry trail. The entry into the quarry was steep on loose gravel. The downhill section near the highway was great … narrow and challenging.

A swim at Terrigal Haven.

11 NOVEMBER

A morning hike around the rocks at Avoca Point. The tide was low but there were a few random waves to watch out for as I walked around. The waves were roiling, the rocks were slippery, the cliffs were high, there had been a lot of small rock falls, the sun was shining.

I caught up with Jacinta at Terrigal haven for coffee.

I did another surf check and the waves looked okay at Wamberal Beach. I had a fun surf for about ¾ hour before the wind and increasing tide played havoc with the wave quality. It was nice to catch a few decent waves.

CENTRAL COAST - 19 NOVEMBER TO 16 DECEMBER 2021

We arrived back from our trip - cleaned travel gear, storage stuff and tidied the house. 

About a day later it rained and rained and rained for over a week causing massive floods in the state. No much outdoor activity, especially, with a strong onshore wind.

On the November 26, I had my eye operation. A blocked tear duct on my left eye. The operation was successful but I was a bit limited in things I could do over the next two weeks.

I was able to hike and do things around the house.

Unfortunately, my storage drive broken and I lost info and photos from this time. Usually, I store on a second back up device but for some reason I didn't. Ah well, I did mange to retrieve some photos from FB.

When I got home from the operation.

The next morning with the patch off. No pain just discomfort.

A hike around Warrah Trig in Brisbane Water National Park.

A hike at Avoca Point. An easy walk around the rocks with a backdrop of massive cliffs.

A hike on the Strickland Falls and Cabbage Tree tracks in Strickland State Forest. I was able to drive myself to this one. Only a few people at the falls but generally, no one there.

My first try at Mountain Biking at Bouddi National Park. No problems with the eye - no excessive watering or blurred vision. A great ride though it got pretty hot towards the end.

A hike at Mount Ettalong with Jacinta. Only a short hike but the views were amazing, the trees twisted and gnarled and the flannel flowers were blooming.

A hike at Strickland State Forest on the Bellbird track with Jacinta. We didn't hear any bellbirds but there were a couple of pretty creek crossings.

A kayak at Waterfall Bay in Brisbane Water. A good paddle surrounded by big rugged hills, small sandy beaches, interesting rock formations and a pretty waterfall.

A not too successful windsurf at Canton Beach, in Tuggerah Lake. I had one good run and heard a crack on the return leg - cracked a mast. Well, that was the end of potential fun session.

A swim at Terrigal haven but never before lice were biting.

A number of surfs at Wamberal Beach all in fun waves with surprising few others out. Heaps of waves from chest to shoulder height. 

Well, that sums things up over the last month. Time for Xmas - presents, decorations, family, friends, great food. Merry Christmas world :)
 

CENTRAL COAST - 27 SEPTEMBER TO 2 OCTOBER 2021

 27 SEPTEMBER

An early morning surf check. The surf was messy but the sunrise was great at Wamberal and North Avoca Beaches.

Back home for breakfast and off to Gosford waterfront at Brisbane Water for a kayak. There was only a light wind and it was heaps of fun paddling along the edge of the esplanade. It was even more fun paddling under the waterfront restaurant and the railway bridge.

Back home and down the Terrigal Haven for a few walking laps.

28 SEPTEMBER

A hike around the rocks from Putty Beach to Bullimah Beach.

A fun walk around the point and up the headland then following the path to Bullimah Beach. The scenery was awesome and we had Bullimah Beach to ourselves and one crow.

29 SEPTEMBER

A walk around the rocks at Terrigal Haven.

It was quiet on the rocks but crowded on the pathway.

Later, an appointment with eye specialist.

My left eye had been filling with water making vision blurry in that eye. The problem was a blocked tear draining duct. Next step, eye surgeon for their opinion and action. J

1 OCTOBER

A mountain bike ride and hike to Woy Woy waterfall in Brisbane Water National Park.

An easy ride with mainly downhill a little after the gate along the tunnel trail. At the end of the trail, there is a short track to the right. I followed that to the small creek. The creek was pretty and I walked down the creek to the waterfall drop off. It was very vertical and high. The track leads to right and follows a narrow and in parts steep climb down to the base of the falls. There were a few people there. A narrow ledge led to a human made pool at the base of the falls where the water dropped. It would be nice on a hotter day to have some swim gear. The vegetation at the base is thick and rainforest-like. A great bike/hike. On the way back, I stopped at the old quarry for a play on the bike.

2 OCTOBER

We spent the day helping our daughter move to a new rental home.