While waiting in Eden for better weather, we have been fortunate to enjoy the kind hospitality of this seaside village.
We went for a pleasant stroll along the headland to look at the sea, and Lawry caught up with friends from his youth who now live in Eden. On our walk, we stopped at an impressive property overlooking the bay, not sure whether it was a resort or private residence. A car soon arrived, the driver wound down her window, and after a brief chat she invited us to look around her home. It was a spectacular mansion decorated with a huge collection of maritime antiques that rivalled a museum. We couldn’t believe their hospitality towards complete strangers who blew in from Melbourne.
We also enjoyed chats with old seafarers on the wharf, residents in the streets, and locals in the laundromat. A young lad offered us a good-sized fish he had just caught at the wharf. And a young deckie stopped by to tell me about fishing in gales off Tasmania. So many friendly and interesting people.
It was windy and raining today, so we were mostly confined to the boat. We doubled the lines to make sure we were securely tied to the wharf. Despite being in Snug Cove, the boats were bouncing around as if we’re at sea. Not much to do, but it was definitely better than being at sea in the gale.
The strong winds look like they will be with us for a while. We now hope to leave on Tuesday.
Debonnaire 