Last Tuesday, Dot and I went swimming at Raspins Beach after zumba. It was a sunny but not particularly warm day, but the water was warm as long as you stayed under it.
On Thursday, 5 of us turned up for the walk around the Orford Important Bird Area. Currently this is an area of great public controversy, but the good news is that Fairy Tern chicks have been raised to independence this year thus staving off extinction for a little longer.
The beautiful backwater where Fairy Terns feed in the shallows
although, of course, it's much more important for humans to be able to ride jetskis through.
3 pelicans and the mysterious blobs
blobs and pelicans up closer
On the land side we passed this rather nice house and garden - and the first Easter Lillies I've seen this year.
On Friday there was a special assembly to farewell the lovely Mr Withell, music teacher at the school for 14+ years, and amazing harp player. Chris, from the Suicide Prevention Network, is reading her speech prior to presenting David with our gift. We're all hoping he'll return to play at our Memorial Service each year.
I have also been doing some reading. The risque Miss Fisher, a good fun read.
The thought provoking saga of rural life in France, and a revision lesson in 20th Century French history.
And another thought provoking book about a town in Vermont with a similar history to Triabunna. On Friday night I went to a summer pruning workshop at the Village, and the rest of the weekend is a total mystery to me!
The photo of the backwater is gorgeous. You've certainly ended up in a beautiful environment. And stop teasing me with photos of books with ridiculous prices on! FF
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