I know I am being a bit long-winded regarding Smoky Bay, but I did want to give a good perspective on the place. We would not normally stay so long in one spot, but it became a bit complicated with Easter and making sure we had a berth over the Easter period.
Apart from the fact that perhaps we are 'fish out of water' ourselves here, the area does have a bit to offer. There is major oyster farming here, and I have to say the local product is delicious. It seems they have two tides each day and that ensures a particularly good end product. The general fishing in the bay is very, very good - particularly if King George Whiting is what you like (and don't we all) - the crabbing is also quite good here. In fact, we were very spoilt, some of our new friends supplied us with crabs or a few days while they were here (freshly caught, cleaned and steamed -mmmmm!) and they also gave us a good amount o freshly caught KGW. TBBITW did go out with them in their boat (boat not tinny) and he had a great day. Unfortunately, there were no seats in the boat, and he is still suffering with a crook hip and leg from the experience (nearly 2 weeks ago!) - it seems he is not as young as he once was folks.
In the photos, you will see two of the local beauty/fishing spots, the first is Point Brown to the east of here and the other is Laura Bay to the west. The photos of Laura Bay are a bit on the dark side for some reason, which is a shame as it was a particularly beautiful little spot. The air there was some of the sweetest I have ever smelt. Speaking of photos I have included one which just looks like grass - in fact it is, sea-grass! The photo was taken from the jetty, and really shows the clarity of the waters here. The jetty is very high and the water is quite deep - we were amazed that the photo's turned out so well. I must pay tribute to the photographer here - TBBITW takes 99% of our photos, and he is doing brilliant job! Some of them are quite breathtaking. We had a big storm front come thru' one evening, and hence all shots of clouds - just beautiful - hope they don't bore you too much.
Anyway, tomorrow we head off for Elliston, another 190 odd kilometers to the east - I look forward to talking to you again there - keep smiling - Steph.
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Dear Steph and Doug, as a second time visitor to Smoky Bay (went specifically for the fishing this time) I know exactly what you are saying about the other inhabitants. We were total outsiders and the only people who were friendly to us - uh oh, it was Steph and Doug (thank heavens) and it has been lovely to find you. We were so glad to leave and find somewhere else so we could sleep in!!!! Most of the others come from Vic or NSW and come for 2 months - some have been coming there for 30-odd years. The caravan park itself is beautifully run and so clean and I just love Smoky Bay itself but next year we will be renting a holiday shack and being by ourselves. Nothing worse than feeling lonely in a place full of people, eh? (That's the Queensland way of asking questions - it's also rhetorical). The photos are beautiful Doug! Like you Steph, I usually don't have any trouble speaking with people and making friends but I say again, thank goodness you turned up - Ros and Morris felt the same, and they normally have no trouble talking to anyone. Am very interested in hearing your views on Elliston as I thought it was a lovely place and next year would like to have a couple of weeks there as well as Smoky and Venus Bay. Thinking of you - my new kitchen is arriving tomorrow morning and Ian finished welding the boundary fence today. I've been on the champers since 5:00 and now must cook something for dinner - wish we were sitting around somehwere eating nibblies with company instead. Miss you and talk about you a lot. Ruth and Ian
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