First Trip to the South Pacific Ocean

Since we still don't have a car, we took the Yellow Line Bus straight from our house all the way down to St. Claire beach. Dunedin local Beaches Link  ....Because it is winter here in August, we were bundled up against the harsh cold sea wind. Our first signal that we are not in our normal element was this sign...."Shark Warning Bell"  Anyone can ring the bell! I really wanted to know what it sounded like - maybe a siren? I imagine something alarming for sure, no school bell or ding dong. But, luckily for the surfers out in the waves, we didn't get to hear it. 

 Kids getting their feet wet in the freezing salt water

Ellie with her new shell collection

Ellie's shell arrangement

Jen and John

Of course nobody was out in the freezing water without a full-body wet suit but our kids. They were soaked immediately, luckily John is very type "A" and brought some extra warm clothes.

yeah!!!!!!!!!

Brrrr! It is cold at the Beach!

John and Ellie

Great day at the beach!