I watched a lot of early morning sport with Justin, beginning with Italy v France at rugby, won convincingly in the end by France. Then it was Bournemouth v West Ham in the English Premiership (soccer) when, to Justin's delight, Bournemouth came out on top 3 - 2 despite missing two penalties., Finally, 03.00 the big one, England v Scotland for the Calcutta Cup.
The Calcutta Cup
The Calcutta Cup is a trophy in Rugby Union awarded to the winner of the annualSix Nations Championship match between England & Scotland. It is currently England's since the 2009 Six Nations championship.
Since the cup was first competed for in 1879, England has won just over half of the 123 matches, and Scotland has won around one third.
The cup itself is of Indian workmanship, decorated with cobras and an elephant. It is now in a fragile state after much mistreatment.
Today's Calcutta Cup match was won by England, who beat Scotland 61–21 at Twickenham to retain the Cup which they have now held since 2009.
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| The Calcutta Cup |
At 05.00 I finally went to bed and slept until 11.00, whereupon I got up,quickly showered, dressed and made it for breakfast before 12 noon. No mean achievement I can tell you. After some coffee and croissants I was ready for what the rest of the day would bring.
As it was a glorious day, the best since I arrived over here, Amy suggested we go to Warriewood beach up near Mona Vale. Warriewood is where Justin is hoping to move to. So we packed the car with all that was necessary for the afternoon and set off. It was my first time here and it was just lovely. The beach was long, clean and not crowded in the slightest.
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| Warriewood beach looking towards Mona Vale beach in the distance |
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| Justin and the kids testing the water |
Warriewood Beach
Warriewood Beach extends for 500 m from the northern cliff face and rocks, that separate it from Mona Vale Beach, to the base of 60 m high Turimetta Head, which extends 700 m to the southeast.
The beach is backed by 30-40 m high vegetated bluffs, with access restricted to a steep, narrow road which winds down the southern slopes to a narrow beachfront car park, with overflow parking at the top of the bluffs. A set of stairs connects the top car park with the centre of the beach. A reserve offering excellent beach and ocean views occupies the southern Turimetta Head.
Turimetta Head affords the beach some protection from southerly waves and winds which cause the beach to curve round to face the east-northeast. Waves average about 1.5 m and the signs were up saying no swimming due to strong tides so we made do with playing in the shallows, but the kids seemed to love it anyway. the lifeguards were in attendance so we thought it was a real warning.
We decided to wander over to the rocks, because children and grandads like to explore caves and rock pools, so we enjoyed the stroll along the beach.
Some people were ignoring the warnings not to go in the water but we did not, especially when Dylan got knocked off his feet just paddling on the edge. No harm done, just soaked through.
When we reached the rocks on the Turrimetta Head side of the beach we began to explore
All under the watchful eye of Amy.......
The kids soon found a little cave to hide in.......
And I thought this would make a good shot, although I have no idea who the lady in the photograph is.
We then decided to climb to the top of Turrimetta Head. It was not nearly as daunting as at first feared and the views on the way up were just spectacular.
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| And up above our heads |
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