I took these photos last year during a walk along the beachfront in Cottesloe. They were in preparation for Becky’s Geometric January.
This February has been one of the hottest here in WA for decades, so I decided to get myself off to the beach most days. The sea is always chilly to start but you slowly get used to it, or maybe you just go a bit numb! Most days have been between 37 and 43! Everybody has the same idea so before 9am or earlier is the best time. The water has been like a mill pond and absolutely wonderful to swim, or water walk.
It’s also school swimming month and the sea fills up pretty quickly with small bodies. My own swimming lessons were a far cry from this, and if you are English and reading this you will know what I mean. Having to get on a bus for a 30 minute ride, changing in a communal room and those funny wooden pallets all over the floor. The overwhelming smell of chlorine still to this day brings back memories.
I met two of my friends on some of the days and after we treated ourselves to breakfast.
I’ve been lucky enough this week to have dinner out twice, once for a friend’s birthday and another night to our favourite restaurant.
These three are my wonderful group of friends, I can always rely on one, two or three to join me in most outings. So very blessed to have them in my life.
La Pizza is like a Woman,
you have to look after her, tend to her, check on her…
I saw this in the restaurant the other night as I watched the chef lovingly shape and pat the pizza dough.
On Saturday Elena and the munchkins came for a sleepover which Anthony and I always love. After fun and games in the pool we came in and played more games. At 3 and 5 it’s great to be able to play a proper game like memory.
Today – Sunday – we went to the beach again. I think all of Perth had the same idea. We spent around 45 minutes driving along the coastline to look for a carpark. The rangers were out in force and I saw many cars already had tickets for parking illegally. Finally we spotted one at the “dog beach”. We parked and walked down to the beach. I don’t think I’ve seen so many dogs jumping in and out of the water.
I’m very fortunate that I live so close to some fabulous beaches and have changed my habits a little by getting up earlier to avoid the extreme heat later.
Well that’s my week over and done with, the next week is going to be much the same weather wise, hopefully I can get down to the beach on a few days.
Posted also for Natalie’s Weekend Coffee Share and Sue’s Weekend Traffic Jam
Joining in with this week’s Lens Artist Challenge – Recharge.
There’s nothing like a walk with friends to recharge your batteries and even better if it’s by water. As I live very near the Swan River in Perth I often meet friends here for a walk, or it could be along the beach or around a lake. We are spoilt for choice in Perth.
Unplug your mind, Recharge your soul
I don’t walk often enough as I feel I have to have someone with me, whereas my dear hubby can walk for two hours a day with our boys, Zac and Rufus.
My Dad, who passed away earlier this year also liked to walk along the river.
Swimming in the sea is also a great way to recharge, although better if it’s warm! The beaches in Perth are fantastic and we have miles and miles of coastline with many choices. It takes a while to get used to the coldness but once you’re in, so refreshing and you definitely come out recharged.
I’m looking forward to a long summer here in Perth, which is always guaranteed.
“You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just
need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.”
Mandy Hale
Have a great week!
Some fun for Cee’s Black and White Challenge this week, it’s all about signs. I thought these were very eye catching. Most people here are very good about picking up rubbish, but a reminder is necessary at times.
I always like leaving a touch of colour to bring them alive.
All these were taken walking along the esplanade at Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia
My photos for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge. Some from the archives and some from today.
Walking along Cottesloe Beach today my friend and I saw this little guy just casually exploring! A cute Bob Tail Lizard. I think he was a little lost as he was heading towards the road! As the weather is warming up maybe we’ll get to see more of these.
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I took these two photos today on my weekly walk along Cottesloe beach. Glorious winter sunshine, although today the breeze was quite chilly. I saw all the surfers trying to catch a wave and wondered how they don’t knock each other off their boards. Walking along the the pathway was so busy today, we were dodging cyclists, runners, dog walkers and other walkers but it’s so nice to walk along by the sea. One of my favourite places to go, although I will wait until the hot summer months before I take a dip!
Posted as part of Six Word Saturday hosted by Debbie.
