My Sublime and Beautiful Sunday in Scarborough.
This is my entry for the #beautifulsunday challenge, hosted by @ace108 and for #sublimesunday by @c0ff33a
Every day is a good day to enjoy getting out and about my neighbourhood but on Sundays there always seems to be an additional sense of enjoyment and energy as families come from all around, to appreciate the picturesque beauty of Scarborough Beach which is situated at the northern end of the Redcliffe Peninsula in Queensland, Australia.
Throughout the year, whether it be summer or winter, kayaks and paddle boards are available for hire and because I live right across the road for this lovely venue, I can often hear the delighted screams of rowers and swimmers coming from the beach as first time riders learn how to stay afloat or the more sporty individuals inevitably challenge their mates to a race across the blue waters of Moreton Bay.
Walkers, bike riders and picnic lovers flock to this beach to while away a few relaxing hours over the weekend. Cafes and restaurants across the road provide coffee, snacks and meals to keep everyone's energy levels up.
It was such a beautiful day yesterday and because it is the middle of the school holidays children made the most of the playground areas.
I don't know how good the fishing is here as I haven't yet tried it but I often see people with their fishing lines out hoping for that 'big one' to take home. Whiting and brim can apparently provide a meal for a small family from time to time but I strongly suspect that what is taken home, is more likely barely enough to satisfy the family cat.
Yes, there are bigger fish in the sea and I have seen dolphins close to the shore which is always a thrill and during the whale watching season charter boats head out to where sightings are almost guaranteed. I have yet to enjoy seeing these amazing creatures frolic in their own environment as they migrate north.
Whenever I show photos of Scarborough I always proudly add these boasting rights. Scarborough Beach was named "The Friendliest Beach in Australia in 2004." The beauty of the Redcliffe Peninsula (just one hours drive from Brisbane city) used to be Brisbane's best kept secret and I have no doubt that a lot of long term residents preferred to keep it that way too.
But the council have been in a healthy financial state for the last few years and many improvements have been made, making Redcliffe a very desirable place to live...….or at least visit, on a regular basis if living here is not an option.
You can see where Redcliffe gets its name from this photo which was taken at the northern end of Scarborough. The dark red cliffs have eroded a bit over the years but the land above appears to be stable.
And just around the corner from the last capture is the tip of Scarborough Point. I didn't take this photo yesterday but I thought I'd include it to show you what a typical dusk looks like with its pastel skies and calm waters.
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
