finding enjoyment in the drab, dreary weather

3/11
i was a bit confused about why all the driving we'd done, as we'd already been through denmark to get to albany back to our campsite. simon explained that the weather was his factor and that hitting little beach in albany in prime weather was the priority. no argument here! it was a gloomy day so we went into town to get provisions and check our email for a few minutes. he had business to attend to, and i was hoping for word about my new potential living abode. no emails from the owner, but a friend gently reminded me to live in the present and stop worrying about things that were eons away. after all, i'm in australia! oh, yeah! i revelled in that notion for quite awhile. i'm actually here. funny how the anticipation and preparation was all-encompassing, but relatively soon after i arrived, routine was established once again and i found this to be comfortable. after all, "wherever you go, there you are". i've been bogged down with my thoughts and survival here (during our 3 week trip that i forgot the wonder and amazement of being in australia. it goes to prove; no one can live at that adrenalin pace for too long. its hard to believe when we return to perth, i only have two weeks left. and for awhile, time had come to a complete standstill! its all about perspective.

we went to another beach we'd missed on the way through called madfish bay, but the balmy weather drove us away as quickly as we arrived. (good choice beaching it yesterday, simon) there's no disagreement from me to return to our tents where we can retire for reading and napping and escape the misty precipitation. but, only after we return to the meadery/ honey winery! our first stop there had me craving a healthy homemade snack, similar to a rice crispie treat, but honey instead of marshmallow with nuts and sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. oh yeah, and a non-dairy soy ice cream of honey and cocount flavor. we made it back to cozy corner- descrptive of the nooks set along side the road (beachside) with just enough space for tents. some enough for campers. around 1:30pm we exiled to our tents and i only got a few thoughts on paper before dozing off into a wonderful and deep nap. i awoke to simons announcement that it was raining and to put the flaps of my tent down, so we headed to shelly beach nearby. (drove) at the lookout was a platform for parasailers to jump off, but it was hardly visible with rain in the eyes. however, down at the beach was enough shelter (from those domes everywhere) and we walked the length of the beach collecting sea shells. i'm not convinced the reason for the namesake of the beach, as it was scarce pickin's, but we did find a few treasures with persistent searching. and, by the time we returned it was time for simon to cook dinner (i had brekkie duty). its not much fun camping when the weather's drab, but it was a good day overall.