The first thing he did when he entered our house was to ask if he could go down by the rocks. Permission was granted. After exploring the grass and the lower deck, he returned to the house and ask if he was permitted to go onto the rocks beside the grass area. Permission was granted. From then on, the grandson became a beachcomber. Every minute he was not required to be in the house for meals, he was down on the rocks. It was a perfect spot for a busy 12 year old to explore.
When the tide was low he investigated the tidal pools and found all sorts of creatures. He brought drift wood back to the fire pit. After breakfast he convinced his sister and grandparents to go for a walk along the cobble beach, a walk that was easy for him but difficult for everyone else. He skipped across the rocks as if it was a highway. He ran across the rocks and only fell once. All four of them walked the whole length of the beach. Three came home along the road while the grandson arrived home before the others. He is clearly very bright and interested in the natural world around him. Ken and I enjoyed his pleasure in his explorations and we were pleased he had come to visit us at Western Head. Our friends Cathy and Ted and grandchildren are staying for only two days but their grandson has made the most of his time here. It was a pleasure having the four of them for the visit.
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