Fraud.

Managed to catch the sunrise - autumn offering a later version - 7.30 is more doable. Today was likely to be the last really warm day of the week which meant probably the last opportunity to go for a swim. So it was either back into St Andrews & Katie's Cove or further afield to a recommended provincial park - New River Beach - supposedly the best beach round these parts. Also had some good coastal walks and a nice looking cafe on the beach. Managed to irritate an HGV driver on the way so all was looking good. The park closed signs were not comforting especially when 1 of the gates to the car park was closed. The cafe didn't scream open either. The trailhead car park was a little busier & at least had both gates open. Down on the beach & it was a little breezier than expected & the sea temp wasn't encouraging. Walked the beach & soaked up the rays on some deck chairs in a sheltered spot. Opted to head back to the wooded headland walk - bit more sheltered. Warnings of wildlife prompted a range of reactions but mostly skepticism. Intrigued by the monster poem but not a single monster was found - fraud or they had all been taken. No matter - nice coastal views & indeed a bit more sheltered. Back to the cabin for a snack.Read more