The day started very early and foggy with us taking the kids to Tin Can Bay to see the dolphins, I think Megs and I were more excited by this than what the kids were, the water was freezing cold so they weren't keen to get into the water. They were very happy to have a fish in their bucket for the dolphins but when it came time to actually feeding the dolphins they backed out real quick as they were scared that the dolphin was going to bite their fingers so Megs got the privelage to feed the dolphins twice. There were 2 dolphins at the bay today, Mystic and Harmony, father and son and it was just so graceful and gentle the way they move about and take the fish from people. It was great to see, definately go back again when a little warmer and give it another go.

We then come back to Shirley's house and I had a sleep whilst everyone did their own thing and then we all had lunch, which was nice as Shirley's mother Chris who is 98 came also to visit and she is in such good spirits and mind for someone of 98 years of age, and like she says her legs still carry her around after 97 years. Mind you it must run in their side of the family as Chris was telling me today that her mother lived to 99 and 8mths and was still active and able to look after herself.

After lunch Mum, Dad and I went over to Cliff and Faye's, Dad's Uncle and Aunty for a visit and catch up.

In the afternoon I had planned to have another snooze but the light and surrounds just got me and I had to get my camera out instead. I didn't realise how much I have been missing my camera and so I got to play for a bit and do some different pics.

Not really much happened today as such, but it is always good to have a rest day after the big rides. I did feel a little flat today and the legs were a little heavy, I think more sleep and rest will fix that.

Off to Kenilworth tomorrow so there will be some hills around the place - but only about 55k's so see how it goes. Should be kicking off at 7a depending on fog!!

Dolphins coming into the bay.






Bella with her fish - before going to feed the dolphins


Griffin with his - well you can just see it.


Waiting in line for their turn.


Megs feeding the dolphin, Bella thought it was going to bite her fingers.


Back at the farm Mum and Shirley chatting and admiring the horses.


Griffin playing soccer with Grandma.


Griffin playing soccer with Grandy.


Bella fell in love with the youngest farm dog, Jackie and gave her plenty of hugs and kisses.


Bella proud with Jackie girl as she was calling her.


Some of my pics that I was taking instead of resting - like I say I didn't realise how much I had missed my camera.