As I published my last post the rain had begun to fall.
Ex-cyclone Oswald was moving down the coast to put an end to planned Australia Day celebrations.
Our cheers for local Aussies were not to be heard, as the Australia Day parade down the main street was cancelled.
The rain didn't dampen the kids spirit, they decided to add a Samoan flavour with a swim in the rain, "Samoan Style" (fully clothed).
The waters rose and continue to rise in parts of South East Queensland. Just a few weeks ago we were explaining to the boys how this pole measured tidal height, not anymore!
Just nearby is a shady haven, where over the last couple of weeks some industrious beachcombers have constructed a cubby in a pandanus tree.
A festive lantern suggested this abandoned Robinson Crusoe style abode was constructed as a shady refuge in which to celebrate Australia Day at the beach.
We ventured up the beach, discovering objects washed up from the ocean floor.
Dee Dee frolicked with fellow Aussie canines, large and small.
At times we had the beach all to ourselves.
Playing in the foam, whipped up by the wild seas.
Large sea birds flew over the dunes, we don't normally see this type of bird, were they blown in from the sea? Maybe Bird Girl could shed some light on this.
The rain will bring back the green, but unfortunately the damage will remain for many.
