Well it definitely looks like we are going to be bunkered down for a good few days, the East Coast Low (ECL) is about to hit the north coast. So knowing there was going to be lots of rain, I filled the water tank as I didn’t want to get wet when the rain arrived. We met a few of the guys from the fishing boats, as they were all preparing their boats for the ECL. The owner from Volition, Carmello was more than happy to offer his car for us to use. These guys couldn’t go out of their way to make us feel at home. I highly recommend stopping here being it by boat or car.

 

 

The fishermans co-op was built in 2009 and has cafes/restaurants, wine bar (which we visited only a couple of times), small laundry and a fish & chip shop which also sells fresh fish caught by the locals. We give the fish & chips 4.5 out of 5.

We met Nick, Todd & Tim who had come from Tassie on a motor boat, beautifully restored by Nick. Todd & Tim were helping with the delivery. Nick’s wife will join him cruising up the coast a little later.

The rain finally arrived Saturday and didn’t stop until Monday, we only left the boat once on Sunday which was to help Stephen keep a watchful eye on the rising tide. When we arrived we had to rig up a rope step for us to get up onto the pier as at low tide it was a good 1.5m climb up. On the king tide Sunday night we were stepping down off Beaujolais, it’s amazing how much water came down the river & from the ocean. All in all we were very safe and thankfully the tide was our only concern. We had 2 big fishing boats protecting us from the swell and wind.

Over the days we also met Gavin & Rose from “Lauren Maree” a Seawind Catamaran and Doug, Bev & Caramere their dog from “Jumping Jack Frog” who wet met briefly back in Lakes Entrance. There were many discussions over the days as to when we were all planning to leave.

 

After the rain finally stopped & the sun started to break through the clouds on Tuesday, we tried to go on the Coastal Walk which was a 16km return walk to Wallaga Lake but unfortunately the rain had flooded the track in many parts. We did do a couple of k’s which was nice just to stretch the legs, as we had a little cabin fever. We couldn’t believe the foam coming down the track & also over the land & into the wetlands. The ECL definitely caused a few issues in the area. We spoke to a lady who was releasing some birds that had been rescued a few days before as they were completely exhausted. She was continuing her watch looking for more & also any seals that may have needed help.

 

Bec our realestate agent rang giving us the sad news that our pet rabbit Bosley had crossed the rainbow bridge. Bosley was lucky enough to stay at home with our tenants. They fell in love with him. It was very sad hearing this news but I think the distance made it that little bit easier. I will miss him, but know we gave him a very happy 4 years. The night before finding out there was an amazing rainbow. I will always look back at my pictures & think of Bosley.

 

We had dinner with Stephen & Jude at the pizza shop the Lamb Souvlaki pizza was yum! More discussions on when to make our next move. We decided that Thursday was looking good, but weren’t sure what the conditions of the bar would be, so we would wait & see.