The good old raft was removed recently for renovations - apparently the barrels underneath were rusting away, causing the raft to slowly sink! Boy did we miss her. Emily Bay just didn't feel the same. Swimming was different too, it felt aimless. That raft is something to swim towards, or around, a destination so to speak. It's also a symbol of accomplishment - a right of passage. Every kid waits for the day when they are a strong enough swimmer to be able reach the raft without a floaty or grown-up assistance! Harry was as pleased as punch the first time he made it on his own. Till can do it now too, though mostly we tag along just in case she gets tired (it's quite deep after all). With a swim vest on she's out to it like a rocket!
All sorts of antics go on out there - especially when it's covered in kids. At times, it's so crowded you can't find a place to sit! If you want to stretch out and mooch around in the sun, best you head to the beach early so it can be all yours, a private oasis, for all of, hmmm maybe 5 minutes if you're lucky!
All sorts of antics go on out there - especially when it's covered in kids. At times, it's so crowded you can't find a place to sit! If you want to stretch out and mooch around in the sun, best you head to the beach early so it can be all yours, a private oasis, for all of, hmmm maybe 5 minutes if you're lucky!
2 comments:
awesome photos ! have you got an underwater camera ?? i've been so indecisive about the one i want ... summer will be over !! ha ha
awesome photos of the kids jumping off the raft Shell! You are right, the swim to the raft is a right of passage. I couldn't wait to be big enough when we visited Emily bay as a kid or being big enough o snorkel on our own, that was a wonderful piece of freedom I am happy to share with my kids.
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