Saturday, July 19, 2008

Dynamite

This morning we went with the Stamps (another family staying at Ras Dege) for a walk out along the beach. We had to leave fairly early in order to get across the two creeks and over to the beach on a semi-island.

The first creek was easy to get across. The water was only flowing about an inch deep and the dogs could cross easily. Then suddenly we heard a huge explosion further up the creek. - Jeffrey informed us that this was almost definitely a stick of dynamite, probably intended for dynamite fishing. He deduced that the dynamite had most likely exploded in the air, because of the magnitude of the explosion.

After having a quick look around, we decided to keep going, and crossed the creek. This was far deeper and Killy, (Kilimanjaro) - the part jack Russell - found this difficult. The creek was flowing pretty quickly and in parts Killy had to swim and began to drift downstream.

We managed to get to the other side of the creek and found that all the rock pools on this side of the beach were full of small fish. Kilimanjaro caught his small fish - about the size of a Whitebait - and we debated taking it home and battering and deep frying it.

That afternoon we had sundowners on the cliffs, from where we saw a number of sea turtles  feeding on the grass.

Hudson

3 comments:

Rebecca said...

We feel like we are there with you! The 17 strong Guyver/Kehoe/Moss/Wayland house will be waiting for your next post! We are so proud of you.
XX Mum

Rebecca said...

I hope I can stay longer to see you! X Jake

PS- Jake reminded me that the Buggys are here too, but leaving this afternoon.
XX mum

Rebecca said...

hey hudson,

great stuff! please keep these coming. can't wait to see you in Cranberry and hear more details. from the photos it looks amazing. i'll bet the bike ride was a bit intense.

all is well here. uncle ben pulled together a beach barbaque last night for the the Moss household (mosses, waylands, kehoes, etc), westfals, and weibels. pretty simple, many hands helping out and a big a success. you and your dad are missed, however, we're all very envious and very proud. hope you have wonderful time!

all my love,

uncle Jim