Last Chance Manley

Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Sunday, January 5, 2014

A short report today, as for once we have had a chill out day (makes a change, I know). We move on early in the morning to the airport and Hamilton Island, so we have been sorting out the apartment and watching the cricket on the TV. This afternoon, we took a walk to Shelly beach and over the headland. The views back to Manley and the bays beyond were lovely. It was a warm sunny day and the beaches were packed. This is a great area to stay if you are in the Sydney area and we would definitely revisit if we get the chance. All around this coast is a marine reserve and there were lots of people diving and snorkeling. Suddenly, in the middle of it all appeared a couple of dolphins. They circled and played for ages in very shallow water and were a joy to watch. It apparently is not uncommon to see them and it was certainly a bonus today. We arrived back at the apartment, put the kettle on and turned on the TV to catch up with the cricket. I heard Peter say 'What the ...........' as the last wicket went down. We hadn't been gone that long. They were all out in 32 overs. Unbelievable and I won't sully your ears with Peter's comments. Suffice it to say they weren't complimentary! The SCG did look a picture though on Jane McGrath Day, all decked out in pink, the Foundation's colours and that included the majority of the crowd, who had managed to find something pink to wear in the charity's honour. It was I guess, a great day for Australia to regain the Ashes and one cannot say they did not deserve it. Congratulations Oz!Read more