After a late lunch we decided to head out for an afternoon adventure, destination: Cockpit Reserve. On arrival we set out following the creek, hoping to get a glimpse of the waterfall. Once we climbed down the steep, narrow track to view the waterfall, we decided to continue on further down the cliff and follow the shore line around to Cascade Pier. It was a steep decent and a bit hairy in parts, but the view made it so worthwhile. Harry amazed us with his confidence to scale the large rocks and sheer drops - this from a boy who just two years ago refused to go up and down stairs in any double story dwelling due to a severe fear of heights. Till didn't complain much, although she got rather thirsty and at one point stated in a most dramatic manner "Mum, I feel like I'm in a desert with no water *sigh*". Priceless. The beauty of Norfolk never ceases to amaze me! It's truly a very picturesque place and we are so privileged to live here.
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| Oh that gap! |
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| Harry heads for that boy-sized cave! |
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| Yep - A perfect fit (and could he look any happier?) |
When we arrived at Cascade Pier, a fishing boat was at that same moment just returning to shore. I photographed the boat being lifted out of the water by the crane, a typical sight for Norfolk Islanders, but rather a strange spectacle for visitors. It's a painless operation and is often completed before one can blink. We don't have boat ramps here because the sea is too rough, there isn't a harbor and both piers (we have two, one on each side of the island) are impacted by, at times, huge and unpredictable swells.
