Dugong Beach

We are camping at Dugong. Beach until Tuesday when we will make our way back to Shute Harbour. We have two other kayaking groups and their leaders from La Trobe Uni doing the same thing. Also staying at the same camp spot are another couple and their daughter, We are also having regular visits from over 30 yachts taking refuge in the adjacent bay, All a great bunch of like minded people.
On Thursday, Terry, Bob, Peter, Karoline, Regina, Grace and Johan went paddling in search of Dugongs, within 60m off the beach, they were yelling Dugongs! Tom and l reading in our hammocks were not going to fall for that old trick! Turns out they were not kidding after all!
Friday we all climbed to Whitsunday Peak to take in the incredible view, which allowed us the opportunity to see just how far we had come. Paddled for Dugongs with Bob and Jeannine, none to be found and chatted with a pair of lovely yachties, Ian and Julia on their fabulous old boat "Destiny".
Friday night we entertained the uni kayakers with kayaking stories. Terry on the VSKC and his paddle from Sydney to Cape Conran in Vic and myself, (Robin) on paddling across Bass Strait. Karoline alerted us to the Death Adder on the path to the beach where several of us had just stomped back and forth to wash our dishes in the sand and salt water. Head torches on and looking down now when walking in the dark! We are also having regular visits from Goannas which would not have any problems sorting through the contents of your tent if left open and unattended. Next few days are meant to be wet! Bugger!