Sun came out. Slow start - been a few of those. Was hoping to get some orchid walks in. One of the TV chefs, Maeve O’Meara has taken over a cafe in Currarong. We headed over there - was hoping to find bistro open and a bit of a deli. She has been advertising the changes a bit on her Facebook page - we are friends

Well it did not work out that way. Chicken pies special sold out before the 1pm start time. Deli selection in the fridges were 3 items. We placed a fish and chips order - doing good trade on takeaway. Ate our lunch in a gazebo structure overlooking estuary

And beach - lots of people out on a perfect day

Proof we were there at Beach Safari. It is a bit of a schlep to get there from Shoalhaven Heads. They need to step up beyond takeaway fish and chips to get us to drive 50 kms round trip again

Was a moderate wind day - so we chose to drive to Point Perpendicular lighthouse which stands at the northern end of Jervis Bay. Last time we came it was too windy for my wife to get out the car

View from the lighthouse across the entrance to Jervis Bay

Crocus flowering in lawns of the lighthouse precinct

One of the cottages. Would be amazing to stay a few nights - sadly not open for visitors

Thought this was a blue lobelia - does not quite fit ID - a first time find for me. Colour on photo is less blue than the plant showed

Another ID test - maybe goodenia

Drive down the first side track toward Cabbage Tree Beach - road was closed. Doubled back to Long Beach on Jervis Bay. Photo into Jervis Bay

Popular beach with flat water. Perfect for paddle boarding or sitting in donut floatee. Heard the kids call “Dolphins” - pod of 10 or 15 cruised down the beach. Did get them on video

Pigface in the dunes - we knew them as vygies where I come from

Stopped at one access road into Jervis Bay NP for me to walk. Fuel light had come on. My wife stayed in the car with engine running as it was hot. Cut my walk short - would hate to run out of fuel keeping cool.

Not a lot of orchid action - none. Not seen this little yellow flower before - needs ID

Was good to be at the lighthouse without the huge wind of our last visit. Disappointed to not be able to walk more. Will get more chances when we move down and I have my one car. OR take time out to visit on my own with my own car. It is a bit far to cycle on a day loop.

Got home to find one of my Facebook friends had passed away after a short illness. Gillian loved singing karaoke. She had a fab sense of humour

This photo was her Pretty Woman pose lots of years ago. More recent photos tell a different story than none of us knew about. RIP - rule the karaoke 🎤 wherever you watch over us

Dinner: Pizza

Trade action: Staying quiet ahead of options expiry. Let the market decide

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