Lockdown Day 636- 22 December 2021
On our way to Voëlklip beach, we passed many die-hard runners and walkers doing their thing in the rain. At the beach there were a couple of surfing instructors with their pupils getting ready for the water. A couple with their Retriever were having coffee at the new mini Ola bar, while the life savers on duty were getting ready for the day.
The water was 12°C and nearly completely covered by the mist rolling in. We decided to make it a dipping session, diving into a couple of on-coming waves untill the brain freeze set in.
This quick taste of salty water was a far cry from Sunday's diving expedition in 11°C mirror-like water under the hot South African sun for a couple of hours.
On the way back we passed the Whale Coast Mall and saw almost every parking space taken. Glad for the retailers, but relieved our shopping is done, we settled for a cuppa at Milkwood in Onrus.
Thankful for the rain, we retire after dinner and tea, loving the cool weather. As the night sounds from the ocean drift into the window while the town is getting ready for curfew, I offer up a prayer for those who are alone, mourning loved ones with no hope of being with family this Christmas. And I thank God for the hope we have in Him. Because He is our Comforter and Father, Saviour and Friend. And because He's got this.
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