Sun, 14th June, 2015 Joc & John’s driveway, Mt Eliza (Koonya Ocean Beach)

7.30am 9.6 degrees in van. Cloudy sky but starting to clear. Mum and Dad rang for a chat and to say Diane was back in hospital after her op, so I sent off a text to Chris wishing her a speedy recovery.

After our morning cuppa with Joc and John we headed down to Janet’s house at Sorrento. Nice little place near the west side of the Peninsula so only a short walk down to Koonya Ocean Beach.

She has just had a new heater put in which was warming up the house nicely. Steve’s trying to work out how he can put one in the van!!

Roz arrived and we all enjoyed a lovely lunch. Left Joc to read by the fire as we headed down through the dunes to Koonya Beach. Not much of a breeze so it is actually not too cold. Didn’t put the thermals on today.

Huge rock ledges jut out.

Spectacular view all the way back up to Cape Schanck that we were near yesterday. You can just make out the lighthouse.

Roz had her phone camera snapping.

Wandered along the coastline down to the beach. I’m just as bad as Roz with the amount of photos I take.

Loved watching the waves rise up and over the rock ledges then the watering pouring off it again like hundreds of waterfalls with little blow holes as well.

Even some crazy fishermen. Steve saw them catch a small fish.

Roz’s photo is magnificent.

Out to a point for more spectacular views.

Looking further down the peninsula.

The water is like a mirror today.

The path we followed to get down here.

Koonya Ocean Beach.

Steve exploring a blow hole rock that would be interesting to see at high tide.

Kept wandering along the beach.

A couple of great spots for a dip.

Further on a couple more fishermen trying for some gummy sharks off the beach.

Turned off the beach and up the sand dune to a carpark and lookout.

Back to the house for farewell to Roz till next time. We will see Janet tomorrow as we are heading to her house in Smiths Gully in the north. John drove us back view the Port Phillip Bay beach road. The Bay was so flat.

Great colour in the sky as the sun starts heading down.

A low band of thicker cloud blocked the actual sun setting.

Tried to ring Dawn to see if she is around tomorrow as we drive past Knoxville but no answer. Mum had said they were having family tea at Greg’s for Tim’s birthday so gave him a call to wish him a belated 18^th birthday – they are all growing up too fast!! John dished up another delicious dinner. Has been wonderful being with them again.

Rang Kaylene for a chat when we got back to the van after dinner.