Venus Bay 17 – 18 February 2007

Woke up to predictions of a 40c day, so we headed to Venus Bay’s Caravan Park to keep up the air conditioning and have a swim. We scored another perfect spot in the CP right on the edge of the water in front of boats, a jetty, birds and locals fishing and swimming. Venus Bay is a very big, protected water area that is very attractive. There is a large population of pelicans that gave us lots of photo ops. It was HOT and perfect for a swim! In the evening it cooled enough to be a perfect summer evening, so we bought fish and chips and took them down to the beach to join in all the activities at the jetty. Lots of locals with kids, dogs and boats had gathered for a good time and we really enjoyed the goings on. When the sun set it was very colourful on the water with pelicans and clouds performing overhead. Another pile of great photos!
A warm night controlled for a while with air con but awoke to a dark grey cloudy sky and 18degs again! At the same time Adelaide was already 31degs - the change had arrived! Drove out on another coastal discovery and were in awe of yet more unusual geological features. This time it was Talia Caves that was created by major erosion from the huge waves pounding away on the Limestone cliffs sitting on top of smooth colourful sandstone. We also watched long rolls of waves breaking on a 20 mile beach nearby. Finally the clouds lifted for a sunny but cool day at Venus Bay.