Moraki Boulders, Heat and Southerly wind

Moraki Boulders breaking up

 Today we had a lovely outing to the beach as it was really, really hot - apparently the after effects of cyclone Yasi that hit Queensland - Australia last week. When driving to Moraki the temperature gage on the car got up to 38 oC or 100.5 fareinheight.  Thats hot for here - way way to hot.  I love it.  The rest of the family were quietly melting.  We ate lunch down at the local friendly bay and watched the regatta that was on, then travelled to Hampden for a paddle in the sea - the water was not swimming friendly - it felt like it was straight from antartica.  Anyway it was a very quick way of cooling off.  The kids had a great time playing in the sand and sea.  Then off to Moraki we went for and explore of the Boulders.  During the drive from Hampden to Moraki - approx five minutes, the temperature dropped from 38 (100F) to 20 (68F)  yes the southerly wind had made its presence known.  It was freezing and th wind chill went right through to our bones.  The photo of Alex and Richard shows just  how strong the wind was. It was quite strange really having such extremes in temperature

Alex and Abbey sheltering from the wind in a boulder

 We have had more teenage dramas this weekend and are so over being parents of teenagers - It is really hard work getting it right.  The grey hairs and wrinkles are getting thicker and bigger.


Alex looking out to the Sea ontop of a boulder



I think this looks like a snail - dont you!



The boys struggle against the wind - a strong southerly