Day 61: Sat 18 May 24 - Rockingham - @KJ's

Sat 18 May 24 - Rockingham - @KJ's 

Almost a carbon copy of yesterday's weather. 18 to 27 Deg C, clear with a gentle NE breeze - another glorious day. Not much to report today, expect it was much less stressful than yesterday. It started with a drive to the Rockingham foreshore where I went for a short walk while KJ did the Park Run. The turnout was surprising with an estimated 300 competitors. I might have to take up running again and try it. It looks like a great social activity. After the run, we returned to KJ's for brunch with about 10 others to farewell Edna who was returning home to Kapunda today. It was lovely sitting on the deck at the back enjoying lots of good food and good coffee with good company. At 1130 KJ had to leave to take his mother to the airport. He then remained in Perth for the afternoon and evening to setup and photograph the HMAS Anzac decommissioning ball at Optus Stadium. In the afternoon, Noel did some baking while I went for a bike ride to Port Kennedy and back again. At about 4:00pm I walked around to the local bottle-o to buy a few beers, and while there I caught up with my old Career Management Operations Manager, then a Commander, now Fleet Commander RADM Chris Smith, and Warrant Officer Brad Leahay, both visiting from Syndey for the HMAS Anzac decommissioning earlier today. Chris Smith, is an absolute gentleman, and was an outstanding boss when we worked together. He has deservedly progressed through the ranks to become one of navy's most senior officers, and I predict that he will eventually be the Chief of Navy in years to come. After an enjoyable catch up for about 30minutes, we all continued on our way. Back at the van, Noel and I walked 100m down the road to Nick and Christeene's for sundowners where we only stayed for a short while before returning to the van for the evening. 

Pssst: (I don't want to get my hopes up, but the fridge hasn't cut out for more than 24 hours - hopefully finding the very obscure (reset) button has done the trick🤞🤞)

Rockingham foreshore public amenities - a lovely photograph of a playful seal 


Rockingham Park Run - KJ on his way  


Rockingham foreshore on a beautiful morning - back of the Run


Rockingham Park Run - KJ bringing it home

Rockingham foreshore on a beautiful morning


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