Aquarius
8/27/00
Beach Time
Rainbow Lorikeet
Today was fairly lazy, I suppose. Dropped some emails, went to the beach…. that’s it. The beach was nice, but cold! I made sure I took a swim in the Pacific as soon as I could. And I did. Splashed around for a time, saw a tern, got out to bird. Birded most of my time there. Added a few, including a Rainbow Lorikeet. Beautiful bird. Watched terns and boobies (both kinds) diving for food. There was a Brahminy Kite Hanging around most of the day,
Brahminy Kite
harassing the birds. Didn’t get too much sun because of the wind, constant wind kept me covered up. And now I’m back. I’ve got transpo. to Mt Warning and near Hervey Bay reserved. I’ll have to spend a night in Brisbane, though.
Byron Bay Ambulance
Saw an ambulance today. A special one. It was a land Rover with winch and snorkel. Should have snapped a picture. Maybe tomorrow. As a matter of fact, I’ve seen a lot of 4 wheel drives, many with snorkels. Toyota trucks, Land Rovers, Range Rovers… pretty cool. Some, though, appear to be strictly for appearances. Well, I could use a shower, a bite to eat, and a nap. I think I’ll try for all three but be happy with two.
KC