Calm and quiet

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY MEETING DUE TO THE CONTINUED RISK OF COVID-19. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE. THANK YOU FOR SWIMMING AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY.

Above the calm and quiet of the ocean and rain showers on a misty morning  there was the buzz of nervous chatter amongst the early morning swimmers. Shall we go or shall we stay and have a welcome hot coffee? Most agreed, set off, swim close and keep an eye on a friend. It was the news report from the previous evening that had precipitated both anxiety and excitement. The report of a 3m white shark of Shelly beach, ocean side of the Bower break last evening. The second report within a few days. 

Well the call of the ocean was too great for most of us as evidenced by the smiling faces of swimmers seen below

Lainey who is your regular Tuesday blogger and fabulous marine animal spotter and  photographer ready for a quick swim before heading to work. Dave who is a regular early morning swimmer took the plunge

Josh and Dave undaunted by yesterday’s news reports

Lee, Matthew and Mel returned safely and loved their swim today .

Still a bit of a rip at the Point

Early morning swimmers braving it

Is this you swimming from Fairy Bower

And again, swimming into the beautiful calm bay

Thanks to FI for spotting a turtle hiding in the sea grasses today and taking these amazing photos with my camera.

Isnt it fabulous! I dont know which one it is but it is looking so healthy. Thanks to all who donated to its rehab.

Shelly and Inga enjoying a chat, unperturbed by news reports

Yeah they made it. Kate, Paul and Adrian who loved their swim with a friend who returned from the South Coast

Have a brilliant Tuesday and see you in the swim tomorrow. Near the rocks??

HRH (aka Pauline)