To celebrate the easing of restrictions one chap offered to lead a coastal walk with his wife, myself and another interesting lady. He was full of dreamtime stories and knew all the native flora and fauna in Bundjalung National Park.
Ah the freedom to be out and interacting … plus it’s much easier to social distance in the great outdoors … We watched dolphins surfing and spotted the first whale spout of the season!
Then to top it off on returning to the car park he lit a fire with two sticks, one a bow. It smoked then ignited quickly attracting the attention of one of our chopper rescue team who flies directly above me most days. More fascinating conversation flowed and resulted in the invitation of our walk leader to teach his rescue team more survival skills.
had a great coastal walk
with friends who could talk
each different as cheese to chalk
watched the circling hawk
which made the plovers squawk
aroused 
What a wonderful opportunity. Lucky you!
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hey you gotta make it happen Norah 😉
Having internet connection problems here, right royal pain. Wondering if it’s too many using it at the one time 4-10pm being so woeful I shut mac down.
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Internet. Life was once fine without it. Now we can’t live without it.
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exactly … like all things it comes with the good and the bad 🙂
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I would love to watch the Dolphins and the Whales, that’s special.
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watching the dolphins catch the waves in was amazing … the surfers just paused and watched but we had the better view from the shore!
Didn’t see the actual whale just his huge spout. A sure indicator that they are migrating earlier … probably coz it’s quieter 🙂
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What a great way to celebrate the easing of restrictions, Kate! I’m missing the company of friends and the opportunity to chat to strangers. You’re quite right about it being easier to social distance in the great outdoors. As much as I’d love the chance to watch dolphins and whales, we don’t have them here, but I’m happy to watch our cats, the deer and birds in our garden. I enjoyed the cheerful, jaunty rhymes in your five liner.
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you are awfully sweet Kim, shame we don’t live closer as I’d really enjoy to meet you!
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Thank you, Kate. I’d love to meet you too.
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wow! this sounds so amazing………nature, water, friends, dolphins, whales, fire, breeze, just perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Omg, kate!! This is wonderful to hear 🥰 I’m so glad that you’re able to go outside now and get a breather! And you’re finally able to go near water 🌊!
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I walked along the beach most days for the lockdown period … rural beaches have never been out of bounds 🙂
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Wow, that sounds so relaxing! Where I live, it’s near the harbour but there’s definitely no beaches that nearby!
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Now I am back in my off-grid tiny home on wheels and 50 minutes from that beach ….
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I am longing for the beach myself! Lucky you! (K)
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Lovely. I so miss being out and about with others outside of my home. In Scotland we’ll be allowed to meet one other family outside socially distanced from next week.
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yes our restrictions are only just easing, so it was a real treat 🙂
Nice to meet you, thanks for dropping in!
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I can’t wait. I’ve been following you for years, but just came back here yesterday after being away for too long 🙂
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so sorry unless people post comments I am really not aware, please forgive me ❤
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honestly costal walks are the best!!x
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Yay, I’m so happy for you to get out for this beautiful walk, with wonderful people, and good chatting. 🙂
OH, seeing the sea life brings excitement, joy, and hope! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Happy for you.
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Each different as cheese to chalk…I am longing for the coastal walk right about now.
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What a marvelous, serendipitous adventure. Teaching others to appreciate nature is a blessed calling for the man ❤
p.s. BEAUTIFUL scene in your photo. Looks like paradise!
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oh he is a very knowledgeable man but his wife earnt the income allowing him to research and publish! So it’s a team effort of 43 years 😉
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I look forward to spending more time outdoors, among people … smiling, laughing, talking ~ taking care and counting my many blessings. I enjoyed your poem very much and the notes with it.
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Being in the company of strangers for inspired conversation sounds wonderful. Lack of social contact is difficult.
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Being outdoors and engaged is a wonderful way to spend time!
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Sounds lovely…the makings of a perfect day! 🙂
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Beautiful! Being by the ocean is my safe place! 😌🌊 thanks for sharing!
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A slice-of-life portrayal, with clever use of rhyme to accent the tanka at the end. Nicely done!
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I’m happy for you 💕
Love, light and glitter
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Whatelse one needs when one can have a great walk with interesting people.
Stay safe and be blessed.
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thanks Rupali, you would have loved it … we watched dolphins surfing and spotted the first whale spout of the season 🙂
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I like the description of difference “as cheese to chalk”.
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we were a very different bunch of people, a mix like that makes it most interesting 🙂
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Great to be out always! Loved the walk, talk n chalk…
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lol thanks so much … it was fun so needed to share it in an equally light manner 🙂
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Nature is beautiful Kate topped off with the added bonus of good company!
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It sounds like a wonderful walk in good company Kate, such a lovely way to celebrate the easing of restrictions 💚
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yes and usually this guy gets much larger groups so felt blessed it was only four … much easier!
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