Oasis of calm

The eastern side of Galiwin'ku Elcho Island is banked with mangrove trees and the western side is renowed for it's white sandy beaches and reefs which are full of mud crabs, barramundi, oysters, crayfish and during the moonson period box jelly fish and crocodiles.

On the weekend we visited two beautiful island reefs. Below is a glimpse of my impressions...

After four wheel driving along rocky red stained terrain,
with the wind in my hair,
we arrived at a deserted beach on the western coast of the island,
- an endless stretch of white soft sand,
low tide,
mangrove roots emerging from the ocean,
deep wells of thick black mud squelching beneath my feet,
and the scorching sun on our backs.

Cheryl and Michelle laid out the balnkets and sat under the shade of a mangrove tree, whilst Jelcalon and Meryl went spear fishing in traditional style and Cath and I wandered along the shore.

We dipped our toes into the warm clear waters and dipped in and out of casual banter on life, dreams and nature.

A blissful and calm day.