Yesterday, my sister Jill, Lyle and I decided
to do a bit of exploring and to try some new walks. We headed out to the beach
at Ettalong. Don’t you love that name! When we arrived, it was low tide and the
receding waves had revealed an expanse of flat, firm sand that was just perfect
for walking. In places like this, I
often imagine that I can see more than I actually do. With the golden sand underfoot and the blue
of the waves on my right, I pointed out to Lyle and Jill the large clumps of
seaweed that I "could see” in front of us. My perfectly sighted companions laughed. The seaweed I could “see” was actually a
cluster of rocks.
Our next
stop was Ettalong Lookout, a high point on the cliff to the south. The lookout
itself was accessible by a bush trail and I had no illusions about my sight on
this walk. The ground was uneven and rocky in places and at other times low
branches spread over the trail at the same level as my head and shoulders. Still, for anyone with even partial sight,
the walk was worth it. The view back over Ettalong Beach was spectacular and we
could also look down to the next little beach over the cliff. Pearl Beach
looked as if it belonged on a postcard – sheltered in a small bay and
surrounded by bushland. That was our next walk and we luxuriated in the warmth
of the afternoon sun as we made our way to the rock pool at the south end of
the beach.
It was a
great day and I would recommend this area of coastline to anyone. The first picture shows the view of Pearl
Beach taken from Ettalong Lookout, and the second picture shows Jill and me
hanging from one of the branches along the trail.
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| Jill and Sue at Ettalong Lookout |
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| Jill and Sue on trail |
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