As Sunday will generally be a hectic day, I think that I will follow in the footsteps of my own pastor by having Monday as my day off. Having said this, if I’m too busy or circumstances change then it will have to be another day, but for now it’s Monday and this week it was Monday.
We decided that we’d head for Coffin Bay, a little village on the coast situated about 50km west from where we’re living. It’s a popular spot with tourists and fishermen, and is surrounded by massive areas that are dedicated to Coffin Bay National Park.
It was a beautiful little spot as you can see from the pictures above, and as I couldn’t rest on the beach, I decided to walk around and photograph some of the birds although there wasn’t all that much interesting about most of them.
It got quite hot, so before we headed back towards Port Lincoln we stopped in a little shop and bought fizzy drinks. I always was one for Lemon Fanta, especially when I was younger, but over here in Australia they have a drink called ‘Lift’. It’s also a fizzy lemon drink, but ten times more refreshing than the Fanta version. Coupled with the fact that the little shop had their drinks ice cold (and I mean ‘ice’ cold, there was little pieces of ice in the bottle), it was the perfect drink on a hot day!
As we approach Port Lincoln, I decided to take a detour along the little coast road that runs west from the town and takes you towards Lincoln National Park. It was an exciting drive for us because as we headed away from the enclosed sea that surrounds Port Lincoln, we began to see waves. This may sound wierd to you, but you have to understand that Port Lincoln is a massive natural harbour and as such it tends to shelter it’s coast from large waves. What isn’t so pleasant is that most of the areas where there are waves are very hazardous to swim in as they are prone to freak waves and strong ‘rips’ which pull you out to sea.
As well as some beautiful coastlines and sand-dunes, we also spotted our very first kangaroo!!
Check out the slideshow below!
Added Commentary
By Joanna
on 16.01.07
woooo! thats so pretti and looks so lovely and warm! what a nice place 2 b! also a nice place for a holiday! lol!
By Armen
on 16.01.07
Joanna
It is quite pretty, but in a different way to Northern Ireland, and it’s definately warm. I’d love to see some family and friends come over for a holiday. :)
By Random Ornithologist that stumbled across this....OK it's Glenn!
on 16.01.07
mmmmm…I’m afraid I can’t help you much with that one…Armen, however the one that you have INCORRECTLY titled “Pelican” is actually a “Leather-Bag Beaked Emu” and is actually very rare! You are really priviledged, not only to see such a fine specimen, but to capture it on film for posterity(OK on memory card!)The scenery looks fantastic, and Geraldine says she’s jealous! I said don’t be silly, take a walk round the Boating-Lake!
By Armen
on 16.01.07
Glenn
Are you sure about that? I feel VERY priviledged now, and you can note the change in accordance with your expertise! I’ve seen them a few times now. I was on the phone in my study yesterday when four of them flew slowly past about 100 yards from the rear of the house near the sea. Now I’m even more annoyed that the times I’ve been close to them I haven’t had the camera, but hopefully I’ll see them up close again.
No need to be jealous of the scenery, just come over and visit!! ;)
By Irwin
on 16.01.07
Just had a Look at all the photos. The scenery & view from the hose looks lovely. Any Mountains nearby?
If studying books or on the computer rest your eyes for five to ten minutes each hour and focus on something far away. You could still do other tasks during this time (at least thats whwt they tell us at work!!!) A longer break & a stretch of the legs after 3 to 4 hours may help.
2nd night of prayer week took place tonight & many prayed. You & Melanie have been rembembered efore GOD both nights. Alan & Mervyn attended last night.
God bless
Psalm 133
Irwin
By Armen
on 16.01.07
Irwin
Good to hear from you brother.
I was thinking of you and the Monday prayer meeting yesterday infact. It’s always good to know that God’s people are remembering us. I hope this blog even helps to that end.
Thanks for the advice too. I can’t help wondering what someone who works at a desk and computer is supposed to do relating to their work if they have to look at something that’s at a distance. Quite puzzling!
It’s interesting that you should give me that Psalm to read. I have been emphasizing and re-emphasizing the need for unity within our hearts over here, because without it there will be no blessing at all.
As far as mountains, well…there are ranges, but nothing very tall. The Gawler Ranges are nearby, but the tallest there is 436m. Flinders Ranges are a few hours drive away but the tallest there is St. Mary’s Peak and it’s only 1170m, so there’s nothing considerable that’s nearby. There are alot of interesting bush walking trails though, through the National Parks which cover massive areas.
You’re most welcome to check it all out in person ;)
Did you get the ‘yellow bag’?
By Glenn
on 16.01.07
Actually, Armen,when I looked a bit closer, I noticed that the 3rd tertiary feather is NOT that of an Emu…nor of any other Bird of Prey…and it is actually a Lesser Spotted Penguin, from Japan! It must have been blown off course when migrating to its’ summer feeding ground, in Scotland,just south of Partick-Thistle.
Ok, maybe it is a Pelican, he admits grudgingly! ;)
By Armen
on 16.01.07
Glenn
I observe (albeit through ‘cyberspace’) that you are ‘none the wiser’ since we’ve left.
After I had changed it, I went and googled that ‘Leather-Bagged Beaked Emu’ and I couldn’t find anything so I was a little unsure of your guidance.
I have now reverted back to my ‘unwittingly’ correct naming of the bird as a Pelican!
By Irwin
on 16.01.07
Armen
Yes I got the yellow bag & thank you for the wonderful picture. As you will know the picture is great one of the dark hedges at Gracehill just behind us. I hope to ‘do up’ the computer room shortly & put it up there. Focusing at something in a distance can be 10 feet away. Looking out the window is more preferable (but not at work in the office!!!)
More seriously the week of prayer was good & on Friday I believe there was over 120 in attendance & with a good spirit of prayer. Revival (for ourselves & the church) was a theme high on peoples minds as was missionary work both home & abroad.
Talk to you again soon.
Irwin
Psalm 27 (especially verse 1.)
By Armen
on 16.01.07
Irwin
Yeah, I know where it is brother, I was the one that took the picture ;) and I thought it might be appropriate considering it’s so near to you.
Glad to hear of God’s presence being known. At the end of the day, that’s all that matters and revival is the greatest need of the hour.
By paul+laura
on 16.01.07
hi folks! howzit gan? we think its a wee salamander or sumthin that was in your bog, these creatures are actually our prehistoric ancestors… if you believe the lies in the textbooks, we don’t. take care and God bless
By Armen
on 16.01.07
Paul
Nah, it’s a Skink, but there are loads of variations of them so I’m not sure which it is exactly. You’re right about them being our ancestors from zillion of years ago though ;)
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