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Home to Turnaround Pt down to Surfers via GC600 Park to Surfers to The Spit (both ends - twice) then back through GC600 Park back to Cafe Rockpool and finally back Home about 50+kms.
Today's highlight: was back riding after recovering from my infection.
I awoke at 4:40am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked a little cloudy but should be OK. I wore normal lycra pants and top. It was warm.
I left home at 4:55am, it was a warm 22deg, and the Broadwater was choppy.
I rode to The Spit, via MacIntosh Island where the next Supercars race will be held on 25th October and returned home via the Federation Walk, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed along the shared path that runs beside the Nerang River to MacIntosh Island. Saw that Supercars are setting up the stands etc for their next race (Gold Coast 500kms). Took photos of Peter Peacock and Pennyn Peahens, then headed towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty still had "Polar Star" and "Encore" moored there.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex, followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark. There is a movie being made at the Seaworld carpark. Half the carpark is being used for trucks and equipment etc. A lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit.
I only did 1 lap of The Spits. I headed homeward and left The Spit and headed along the Federation walk. As I was riding along Federation Walk which is a gravel track among the scrub (between Seaworld Dve and the Beach), an Eastern Brown snake just casually slithered across the track in front of me, I gave it heaps of room and it didn't annoy me. Thank God.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
7:15am Mumma swan and her 6 cygnets.
5:34am Peter Peacock and Penny Peahens.
5:28am Setting up Supercars' Gold Coast 500kms - 25th October.
5:28am Setting up Supercars' Gold Coast 500kms - 25th October.
5:28am Setting up Supercars' Gold Coast 500kms - 25th October.
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
5:47am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
5:47am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
5:55am - Seaworld carpark looking towards the movie area.
6:07am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:11am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
6:16am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
6:17am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking at the Beacon and beyond.
6:29am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
6:29am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
6:29am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
I have been crook with an infection and consequently, didn't feel like riding until now.
Today's highlight: was back riding after recovering from my infection.
I awoke at 4:45am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked overcast with a forecast of showers and maybe a storm. I thought "stuff it, if I get wet.. so be it". So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 5:06am, it was a mild 16deg, and it look like rain but it didn't. The Broadwater was glassy.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty had "Polar Star" and "Encore" a monstrously big yacht, which has been around Southport YC for over a month.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex, followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit.
The sunrise was hidden by rain clouds.
I only did 1 lap of The Spits. As I finished taking my photos at the end of The Spit, it started pissing down, so I knew I would get wet, so I just rode homeward. There was lightning and thunder all around me. It didn't take long before I was wet through but not cold and just continued riding direct to home.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride, if not a bit wet.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
5:33am "Polar Star".
5:33am "Encore".
6:35am At Muriel Henchman Park getting drowned.
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
5:40am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
5:41am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
5:45am - Seaworld carpark.
5:59am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:03am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
6:09am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Notice the council has built a fence since 26th August(my last ride).
6:10am - A Fishing boat motoring out.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
6:10am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking at the Beacon and beyond.
6:21am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
6:21am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
6:21am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
Today's highlight: was the Gold Coast Show setting up in the Broadwater Parklands. It starts Friday.
I awoke at 4:45am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked overcast with a forecast of showers. I thought "stuff it, if I get wet.. so be it". So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 5:00am, it was warm 18deg, and within 100 meters from home, I was wet, but within a kilometer from home, it stopped raining and didn't rain again during my ride. The Broadwater was glassy.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty still had "Iron Blonde" moored there.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex, followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit.
The sunrise was hidden by clouds but still looked nice.
I did 2 laps of The Spits.
Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I felt good, so I decided to explore the setting up for the Gold Coast Show and then do a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 213 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
7:20am Strolling through the Gold Coast Show displays while they were setting up.
The Show starts on Friday.
7:20am Strolling through the Gold Coast Show displays while they were setting up.
The Show starts on Friday.
6:17am Maritimo 100 coming through the Seaway. After competing at the Hamilton Island Yacht week.
It won its division by 1 point.
5:27am - Lights on the Sunday Bridge.. Did you notice the Tram??
6:04am - The Gold Coast hinterland... see the cloud on the mountain.
6:36am - Not the greatest sunrise... a bit different to last weeks.
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
5:36am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
7:02am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
5:41am - Seaworld carpark.
5:53am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
5:58am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
6:03am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
6:04am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking at the Beacon and beyond.
6:14am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
6:15am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
6:15am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
Today's highlight: was the joy of riding.
I awoke at 4:50am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked nice but COOL. So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 5:07am, it was cool, dry and cloudless with a light breeze. The Broadwater had a very slight ripple.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty still had "Iron Blonde" moored there.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex, followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit.
I did 2 laps of The Spits.
Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I felt good, so I decided to do a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 212 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
"Encore" with lights on and off.
6:02am - Brush Turkey at Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:14am - Not the greatest sunrise... but it will do.
6:30am - Far right is our Apartment Building.
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
5:43am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
7:16am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
7:16am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
5:49am - Seaworld carpark.
6:23am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
6:29am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
6:29am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking at the Beacon and beyond.
6:13am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
6:13am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
6:13am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
7:30am - Benchseat between The Sundale Bridge and the Southport Yacht Club.
looking over the Nerang River(Broadwater) towards Southport.
Today's highlight: was the magnificent sunrise.
I awoke at 5:00am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked nice but COLD. So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 5:25am, it was cold, dry and cloudless with bugger all wind. The Broadwater was glassy.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty had "Iron Blonde" moored there.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which has started to be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit.
The sunrise was magnificent.
I did 2 laps of The Spits.
Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I felt good, so I decided to do a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 213 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
5:45am - At Southport looking over the Broadwater with Seaworld in the background.
6:29am - At the end of The Seaway/Spit.
7:35am - "Iron Blonde".
7:35am - "Iron Blonde".
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
6:02am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:07am - Seaworld carpark.
6:19am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:19am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:38am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
6:44am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
6:44am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking at the Beacon and beyond.
6:31am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
6:29am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
6:29am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
7:41am - Benchseat between The Sundale Bridge and the Southport Yacht Club.
looking over the Nerang River(Broadwater) towards Southport.
Today's highlight: was watching the 2 whales near the end of The Spit, but by the time I got there, they had headed out to sea and I missed out on the photos. Bastards...
I awoke at 4:45am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked nice but COLD. So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 5:13am, it was cold, dry and cloudless with bugger all wind. The Broadwater was glassy.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty was empty.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which has started to be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. It was beautiful at the end of the Spits - sunny and no wind. I did 2 laps of The Spits, 1st lap was just before sunrise, 2nd lap was just at sunrise.
Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I felt good, so I decided to do a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 223 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
5:26am - At Labrador just before sunrise.
5:44am - On Sundale Bridge just before sunrise.
5:48am - Nice yacht and Mr Moon.
6:42am - Just motoring past.
6:25am - Sunrise at the end of the Spit.
6:25am - Sunrise at the end of the Spit.
6:28am & 6:53am - Sunrise at the end of the Spit.
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
5:57am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:01am - Seaworld carpark.
6:15am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:15am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:35am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
6:40am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
6:40am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking at the Beacon and beyond.
6:26am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
6:24am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
6:24am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
Today's highlight: was seeing "Wild Thing" at the Super yacht jetty.
I awoke at 5:45am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked nice but COLD. So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 5:53am, it was cold, dry and cloudless with bugger all wind. The Broadwater was glassy.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty had the past Sydney to Hobart winner "Wild Thing" docked there.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which has started to be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. It was beautiful at the end of the Spits - sunny and no wind.
Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I felt good, so I decided to do a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 228 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
6:11am - At Labrador just before sunrise.
6:11am - At Labrador just before sunrise.
7:51am - The new jetty near Marina Mirage.
7:51am - The new jetty near Marina Mirage.
8:01am - Sydney to Hobart winner - "Wild Thing".
8:12am - View of the High Risers looking through main beach to Surfers in the background.
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
6:31am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:31am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:36am - Seaworld carpark.
6:48am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:48am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:53am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
6:59am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
6:59am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking at the Beacon and beyond.
7:11am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
7:11am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
7:11am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
Today's highlight: was the COLD. I thought that I was back riding in Melbourne. At 6:00am it was 8degs felt like 5 degs. I believe the 5degs.
I awoke at 5:50am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked nice but COLD. So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 6:03am, it was cold, dry and cloudless with bugger all wind. The Broadwater was glassy.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty was empty.
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which has started to be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. It was beautiful at the end of the Spits - sunny and no wind.
Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I felt good, so I decided to do a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 227 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
6:14am - At Labrador just before sunrise.
7:23am - Looking towards Surfers.
7:59am - "Encore" berthed at Southport yacht Club.
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
6:39am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:39am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:44am - Seaworld carpark.
6:56am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
6:56am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
7:01am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
7:07am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
7:08am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
7:20am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
7:22am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is Surfers Paradise - right is South Straddy island).
7:22am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
Today's highlight: was the COLD. I thought that I was back riding in Melbourne. At 6:00am it was 7degs felt like 5 degs. I believe the 5degs.
I awoke at 5:50am and checked the current weather report and looked outside. It looked nice but COLD. So I wore long cycle pants and my wet weather jacket. I was warm as.
I left home at 6:09am, it was cold, dry and cloudless with bugger all wind. The Broadwater was glassy.
I rode my normal route to The Spit and returned home via the same route, staying on the Shared Paths as much as I could.
I headed straight to the Sundale Bridge, stopped on the Sundale Bridge and took a panoramic photo, showing (L-R Highrisers) Southport, Main Beach and Surfers in the background.
Over the Bridge, I headed through the Southport YC then along the Shared Path, towards The Seaway/Spit. The superyacht jetty had a new yacht "Black Pearl". This "Black Pearl" certainly looked different to Captain Jack Sparrow’s "Black Pearl".
I took photos on my way to and from The Spit. I rode around the Marina Mirage shopping complex (which has started to be demolished), followed by a lap of the Seaworld Carpark, a lap and a bit of the Muriel Henchman carpark, continuing out to the tip of the Moondarewa Spit, took more photos then finally made it to the tip of the Seawall/Spit. It was beautiful at the end of the Spits - sunny and no wind.
Rode back the same way that I rode to The Spit. I felt good, so I decided to do a lap of 'our' caravan park, there were 225 occupied caravan sites out of 230 sites. Being NSW school holidays, it was nearly chockers. My only disappointment was, I only saw 1 x fifth wheeler caravan. We sold our fifth wheeler back in 2022.
I took my time and loved the ride.
Arrived at home. Another great, enjoyable ride.
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My favourite photos taken during this ride. |
6:38am - View from the Sundale Bridge Shared path. (L-R Southport, Broadwater, Main Beach and Surfers).
6:38am - View from the Sundale Bridge Shared path showing The Broadwater.
8:39am - View at Labrador shops. (L-R Labrador, Broadwater, Southport, Main Beach and Surfers in the background).
8:06am - The "Black Pearl".
8:06am - The "Black Pearl".
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Photos taken at my usual photo spots. |
6:50am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:50am - View taken from the Marina Mirage wooden boardwalk.
6:55am - Seaworld carpark.
7:08am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
7:08am - Bum's Bay from Seaworld Drive.
7:12am - Bum's Bay from Doug Jennings Park.
7:18am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
looking South.
looking West ish.
looking North ish.
looking East ish.
7:18am - At the tip of Moondarewa Spit.
Looking towards Surfers.
looking inshore.
looking towards South Straddie.
looking out to sea.
7:30am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
7:30am - At the tip of Seaway/Spit.
Panoramic (left is South Straddy island - right is Surfers Paradise).
Why did the clouds come and just hide the Sun?
