Nautical Neighbour

When I looked out into the backyard this morning I saw some chaps working on a mooring and another fellow in a kayak chatting with them. I thought they were working on the mooring for a little boat named "Pearl" that has been absent for a while.

Man in kayak having a chat with the mooring workers

I went around my business for the rest of the day and didn't venture outside until the late afternoon light created some nice reflections on the Lake. Phone in hand I started taking a few photos and, when I looked right, spotted something that wasn't there this morning.

Something new in the backyard

I spotted something new in the backyard. I realised that the mooring I saw getting attention this morning was a new one, a bit closer to our home than "Pearl's". Attached to the mooring was a new little sailing boat. Perhaps it belongs to the man I saw in the kayak this morning. 

 

Lovely afternoon reflection of our new nautical neighbour

I love watching the comings and goings in our quiet corner of Lake Macquarie. There is something new that attracts my interest each day.

Two young Valentines

Fun times with two of our Valentines. Last days of summer.

Paddy the Lifeguard

More neighbours out and about in the backyard today.

Once again I give thanks for the views from my windows. It makes Covid isolation easy to bear.

Boot camp?

Great day for a paddle in the backyard  ie. let's exhaust the grandkids.

Kids already exhausted? BobBob towing

The lifeguard sensibly kept watch in the shade

Lifeguard duty

2 January 2019 

Robert grabbed my phone while I was playing lifeguard. I'm usually behind the camera!

Cool Play

BobBob grabbed my phone while I was playing lifeguard. I had a cool time watching the Grandgirls play in the backyard.

Candid Camera

 Pleased I was smiling as enjoyed a paddle in the backyard.

Cayo Hueso

24 April, 2013

The original Spanish name of idyllic Key West, Florida where we finally found the sun yesterday was Cayo Hueso.

As our prebooked kayaking tour was scheduled in the afternoon we were able to join the "Harry Truman tour" in the morning then grab a quick bite before our adventure. Key West is one of our favourite ports and we were thrilled that we could take full advantage of our time there. I felt sorry for the people on the Carnival Imagination that was also in Port; they only had a few hours to experience this lovely island.

Our pictures tell the story of our day.

Our lovely little Navigator (left) in port beside the Carnival Imagination

Beer at 9:00am for only $US2

Perhaps Key Lime Pie is a better breakfast option

White sand beaches

Swish hotels

Pretty timber houses come in all sizes

Only 90 miles from Cuba


The US Navy has a strange looking ship moored in the Harbour.

We weren't allowed to take pictures inside the Little White House

So that was our morning. We had reacquainted ourselves with the Key West area and learnt a lot about President Harry Truman during our visit to the Little White House.

We passed many vessels on our way to the island nature reserve for our kayaking adventure

Our Kayaking guide looking for a spot to drop anchor

Back seat driver 

The frontman is responsible for steering

"They only sting a little bit" says our kayaking guide

Still dry after an hour on the water

He drives this big boat better than he steers a kayak

Traditional Rum Punch after a successful ocean journey

Goodbye nature reserve  (left) that we circumnavigated in our kayaks

Our magical day ended with Dinner at The Captain's Table