forty degrees day, getting beach time as best I can

On headland south Boat Harbour, drinking coffee and runs from a tin and I feel absolutely fabulous. Surprised how gettongvthe billy out and making a brew can work wonders. What helps is; no crowds, cool seabreeze and this view. 
I tried to surf OMB and it actually pretty good 2' but O was struggling to pick the spot, then Cuddy started barking and attracted unwanted attention so l left.  

I then drove via Boat Harbour and found a shaded parking spot overlooking the sea. Not long after I snorkled in the rocky cove below. . The fishies were on holidays, but the play of light across crimson boulders and green and gold seagrasses, was enough to run my lithium ion battery up to 100%.
And then I brewed up with that evocative Trangia smell, fed and watered Cuddy, sat on my chair and stared at the sea drinking coffee tuna, things only got better! 

It didn't stop. The sea breeze eased and it got a bit smouldery, so I decided to hang longer. I rigged my flyrod and had a few hopeful casts. I felt sure that a little bomby off the shore would hold fish, but nothing. I think I got a little hit whole I was still orienting myself but... I did get some good casting practice on, my feel for the flygear is improving. 

 Sorting the Subaru:
This experience has sharpened my mind to the joy of this kind of break. So I need to prepare Subi for "mini camping" if you like; a few hours in a nice spot to have a rest (seat, rug, pillow), something to eat (larder with supplies, Trangia & co.) and a brew up. Imagine catching a fish and cooking it while camped on this headland!?
I pretty well have everything I need, it merely needs proper planning and preparation. 

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