Back in Rocky for the weekend. Friday night was a quite one in the local, but managed to get rather drunk. Woke at 10 on Saturday to clear blue skys, 30 degree heat and a light wind. Went out shopping and got back to the pub for 11 and was told ..
"Get your boardies (shorts), we're going to Great Keppel Island for the afternoon."
Off I went to get my boardies, some cash and my sun cream. Got driven to Yepoon with a stop off along the way to pick up a boat and some fishing gear. In the water by 13.30 and on our way to Great Keppel. The wind was picking up as we travelled across the bay (This island is about 1hr from the mainland). Got to Keppel and threw some handlines over the side of the boat and I caught 4 fish within about 20 minutes. The wind continued to build and after a check with the coastguard decided it was now too windy to return to Yepoon. So here we are. The guy that owns the bar, his girlfriend, a guy that works there and me. All wearing swimwear, and thongs (Flip Flops) Stuck on an island for the night. No plans, food, accomodation, clothes that didn't smell of bait, etc.
Managed to find a room at the YHA and find a bar. Spent the night listening to live music, watching a storm over the bay, and having a few drinks on the beach. Keppel has white sand, clear blue seas, palm trees, and a great atmosphere.
Photos will be on the blog next week so you can see for yourselves.
Hope your weekend has been as good as mine.
Ed
