An energetic morning spent kayaking around the waters surrounding 1770 and Agnes Water in the hope of seeing dolphins.
Our host was Simon, looking every bit the part, who paddled around with us, Rowan sandwiched between Nicole and David and Tiegan paired up with Anton, (Simon's new side kick).
We paddled around Agnes Water, initially with the tide and then against it spotting a lot of birds! Sadly our only glimpse of dolphins was a pod of 3 about 50 metres away who teased us several times by popping up and then disappearing.
Our first stop was a sand bar where we took a well earned break and waded up onto the beach for views of the two little towns we had just come from. The sea conditions were turning and it became clear that we could not paddle into the open ocean today.
We contented ourselves with our next paddle to Butterfly Beach, across the tide this time - even harder work, especially with the extra person on board- complete with our crash helmets! This stopping point was for us to enjoy Simon's snacks! A tiny cove where just through the mangrove and trees thousands of butterflies gather. A quick shake of the tree by Simon and we were treated to beautiful fluttering above our heads. Snacks and drinks over with (fruit cake, crisps and pop) and a few quick photos later we start our paddle back to the jetty.
As we hug the coast, still hoping to see a dolphin or two, we pass by Captain Cook's landing point in 1770. This is big news here and each year the landing is re enacted and celebrated by the town complete with replica sailing boats and full costumes. As we near the end the girls suddenly spot Sandy, Hazel, Rosie and Poppy on the beach waving and taking photos - they have moved campgrounds and are now parked almost on the beach!
We are all relieved to get back and go to say our goodbyes before heading south again finally stopping for the night at Apple Tree Creek rest stop (another freebie site) and the girls' first experience of the phenomena of "the composting toilet"! Whiffy WOO and screams from everyone "Don't LOOK DOWN!"
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