Today was Benjamin’s first visit to the beach.
We are staying at the Gold Coast in Mantra Wings Surfers Paradise, which is very close to Surfers Paradise Beach. Initially Belinda took Ben out into the water where he proceeded to make a few noises (not keen apparently). Then some friendly passers by stopped to offer Ben some encouragement. I took over for a few minutes and got Ben into the sand and water (still not keen it seemed). We finally escaped with Ben running in the air.
Aunty Claire suggested that a first beach experience might be like a “cat on wet grass”. I think she got it pretty close.
The last shot is of the pram (Bugaboo Bee) on the beach. It is not very well suited to the soft sand but we persevered anyway. Oh yeah, Belinda found a little bucket and spade for Ben which we are going to go back and try out tomorrow.
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- Bugaboo Bee on the Beach
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- Belinda holding Ben and Watching the Waves
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- Some passers by offered some encouragement to Ben.
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- Here comes the waves
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- Benjamin still not keen on the water.
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- Ben running to escape
The expressions on Ben’s face certainly looks like cat on wet grass, I don’t think he knows if he wants to laugh or cry.
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