The new day dawned with a change in the wind, which also abated. John was first in the water, followed by about 20 others. And there they stayed for the next six hours. For someone who eats as much as John, I struggle to understand how he goes without food (including breakfast) for so long. You see what surfing does to people?
I’m told the rewards are many. Here’s a few pics from the long morning session.

Red Bluff is often said to be the best left hander in Australia. And that makes it a goofy foot’s seventh heaven. Did I mention John is goofy foot?
The surf was way too big for Fergus and Harry, so they joined me on the rocky point as we watched the surfers share the waves with dolphins. I’m pretty sure the dolphins outnumbered the surfers. And then there’s the Humpback Whales. They are migrating past here till November. I have lots of pics of black spots with spray in the air as they dive before I can click my camera. But they were very close to the surfers at Red Bluff!

Times like these I wish I was out there too.
In the afternoon I climbed the hill above our camp. It’s a magnificent view of this part of the coast.

And I found a nest of Ospreys atop the tower that probably has a purpose – but mobile phone reception isn’t it.

Fergus became chief photographer for the afternoon out at the point, having nicked off with my camera. He got some nice shots in the afternoon light.

And today’s sunset photo is from Fergus….

All up, a great place and a great day.