swimmin in the bay

here we are (me, ian, george) about to get tossed around in the bay. it doesn't look all that inviting, does it? this was taken over the christmas holidays.

and now, because the water is warmer than in past years and there has been prevailing southerly winds, the north part of the bay where we swim is chocked full of jelly fish. now these aren't the super stingers e.g. box jellies that can kill you (those are up in queensland), but they do give a slight sting and are a real nuisance. i personally get freaked out by coming across wildlife in the sea. much prefer fresh water swimming.

thanks to lavinia (ian's wife) for taking the picture of us (and for being our onshore lifeguard on a rather unpleasant day).