Day 55 Saturday 6th August

Day 55 Saturday 6th August

Paul and Ray were up early today as they were heading out on a chartered fishing expedition. The rest of us had a slow start to the morning enjoying the beautiful weather. We(Rob, Heather, Steve, Lyn, Heather, Hanna and myself) decided to take 2 vehicles and head south down another 4 wheel drive track that followed the large sandhills and coastline. Rob and Steve enjoyed the challenges of the large sandhills and the scenery. For part of the trip we drove along the beach and stopped to enjoy the magnificent surf. This could be a good spot for fishing.  We drove on to the end of the track which ended at a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean. Here we stopped for morning tea and watched two sea turtles hunt for food in the ocean. One was most unusual as it had a very light shell and we called it the albino turtle. The other turtle had normal colouring. We were  thrilled to see these animals in the wild. We headed back to the caravan park for a late lunch. The fishermen (Paul and Ray) returned late in the afternoon with an outstanding catch. Everyone on the boat, catches their bag limit. It is quite amazing. The boys caught Red emperor, Gold band snapper, Rosey perch, and  Robbinson sea bream. The fish were brought in in huge tubs on ice and then the crew filetted the fish for everyone. Very happy fishermen.