A trip to Caloundra.

[DickyOZ]

A couple of days ago I changed the oil and filter on my old Delica. While groveling underneath I noticed a slight coolant leak. The gasket on the water pump was failing.
#1

It took longer to clean the muck off the pump and engine block than it did to strip and rebuild it. So today I decided to take a run to Caloundra to test my handiwork. I dropped the boss off in the high street and went to Rotary Park at Duck Holes Creek; I have always driven past it before.
Sadly there wasn't much there.
#2

The usual Dragonflies.
#3 A Blue Dasher.

#4 Lots of fish.

But few birds.
#5 Magpie Lark's nest.

The parents vigorously defended their territory.
The water dragons here have much shorter jaws than those around us.
#6 This one was feasting on bees on the flowers on a palm tree.

# 7 So I drove down to the Boardwalk in Caloundra.

# 7Where a local (Mario) announced his presence.

#8 And was soon surrounded by friends.

#9 Caloundra bar

That is the northern tip of Bribie Island on the far side. Then we drove home - repairs all good.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[John 2]

Gave me the feeling of one of those laid back lazy days. Nice set.

[IzzieK]

Living in the middle of the country, I missed going to the beach...Nice story. Made me feel like I was there as you go through your walk/drive. I like the shot of the Blue Dasher, very sharp; the narrations of Mario too. BTW, how did you know his name is Mario? Looked like you took the boss out early in the morning...the marks on the beach cleaner hasn't been touched much...

[DickyOZ]

Living in the middle of the country, I missed going to the beach...Nice story. Made me feel like I was there as you go through your walk/drive. I like the shot of the Blue Dasher, very sharp; the narrations of Mario too. BTW, how did you know his name is Mario? Looked like you took the boss out early in the morning...the marks on the beach cleaner hasn't been touched much...

Thanks Izzie. I sat and had a chat with Mario. It was around mid-day, the beach is very quiet now the kids are back at school.

I don't suppose you've got any food for me?

[Rainforest]

Thanks for the trip :-) I especially enjoyed your water dragon shot.

[rpcrowe]

Nice group of images. They remind me why I loved Australia when I was there...