Around the 'pirate cave'

 We have always called this deeply incised channel 'The Pirate Cave. George always proceeds tentatively around the interior to the other side, and looks back to make sure I am close by! One day the sea will break through to the other side, forming an arch, or the roof will collapse, perhaps blocking off North Rosedale beach from the main beach. I just hope I am not underneath when it happens! 

Headland, North Rosedale

Rustic bench

A rustic bench from which to contemplate the beauty of North Rosedale.

North Rosedale

On the headland looking north over North Rosedale Beach

Spotted Gum trees at North Rosedale (27 Aug 2016)

 

"Pirate cave", North Rosedale (26 Sep 2015)

 

North Rosedale : the headland

Another afternoon walk, this time around the headland at North Rosedale.

Rosedale Ridge

Rosedale Ridge is a release of 9 building blocks on the eastern side of George Bass Drive (relatively rare now) at North Rosedale.

Rosedale mornings

Every holiday follows its own rhythms, even if it's in the same place as you've been many times before. People, moods, and if it's by the ocean, the beach and sea itself are different each time.
This holiday it was time to paint the house, and we're still trying to care for our health a little more. So, most mornings, Piero and I were up early. We tended to start the day with a walk, then come home for breakfast, and then get stuck into painting the house. The 'Fibro Majestic' was in dire need of an outside paint job, and it got the works. So, lots of morning shots of the beach this time around, at least from the early part of the holiday. After the painting was done, I tended more towards later afternoon!

The Tussle
07:00 7 Jan 2009, Boatshed Beach
These gorgeous dogs were enjoying retrieving the stick their human friend, Ellen, was throwing into the sea.




The Snorkellers
7.52 am 28 Dec 2008. North Rosedale (aka Black Beach)



The Swimmers
8:21 am 28 Dec 2008. Boatshed Beach

The Paddler
8.26am 4 Jan 2009 Nun's Beach (aka Stinky's)

The Run
7:34 am 28 Dec 2008, Main Beach, Rosedale.

The Exercise
7:04 am, 28 Dec 2008. Boatshed Beach

The Bird
6:41 am, 28 Dec 2008
South Rosedale

The Fishers

Above: 7:09 AM. 7 Jan 2009

Above: 7:45am 4 Jan 2009

The Fishing Trip

A fishing trip which included my son (second from left), a friend, John, and his two sons, set out at 7:15 am from Moruya.



The Creek


Saltwater Creek, 6:17am
It reminds me of something Southern (America) Gothic ... all it needs is Spanish moss.
Taken from the footbridge, which we call 'Pooh Sticks Bridge', cos when the water is flowing, it's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks from.

The Lagoon


6:23 am, 7 Jan 2009

The Wave


6:35am 7 January 2009. Boatshed Beach.



The Trees


7:25am, 7 January 2009. South Rosedale

North Rosedale Part 4 - Rocky Beach

Above: approaching from North Rosedale down the track

Above: The magnificent spotted gums

Above: From the bottom of the track at North Rosedale, looking towards the beach

Above: Across the rock platform - beach at the left

Above: Approaching the beach


Above and Below: Heading off for a spot of morning snorkelling




There are only a couple of ways to get to this beach, known to locals as Rocky Beach - round the headlnad and past the "Pirate Cave" from Boatshed Beach, or down the track at the end of Yowani Rd in North Rosedale (or via direct access from properties that edge the beach.

It's one of the numerous hidden beaches and coves that make this part of the coast so attractive, particularly with the trees reaching the shoreline.