This morning we cycled along the coast from Ettalong to Umina Beach. It is a short but spectacular ride with views across to Lion Island, and Lobby's Beach. So many memories of hot picnics on that beach on summer days. We would walk up and over the ridge and down to the beach following a rough bush track and spend the day swimming, lying in the sun, sleeping, rock climbing and eating.
As a child, my family used to sail off Barrenjoey in a small dinghy and go around Lion Island - we would hit big waves and go like a rocket. Such fun and exhilarating. Lion Island does resemble a lion proudly watching over the the entrance to Broken Bay. This waterway has so many spectacular places to sit in the winter sun and enjoy the water views and bush and watch the boats.
Our ride was short but fun. We cycled up and down twice - we shared the path with prams, Mums, grandparents and kids riding their bikes. It was a quiet family day. We then bought two snappers which the boys plan to cook tonight. They have also bought limes, Kaffir lime leaves, chillis and coriander. I think I am in for a treat!
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