The beach house has been more than lived in now!

My very first initial blog post on this web site was simple, short and about a dream that we had to build a BEACH HOUSE at Marion Bay, Yorke Peninsula. It has taken approx one year to complete this project. My husband being a builder of sorts did most of the work. I would try and help, getting scuffed and scratched and blowing a few of my foofer valves along the way. However we built a strong, very small, two bedroomed beach house and a large shed. I mention the word strong, because it is forever windy on this peninsula and salt spray is generally covering most things. We rely completely on rain water and consequently we are reluctant to hose anything down too much.

We have planted a garden and I have many herbs and mainly chilli plants and tomatoes growing well. Once again we rely on rain water for our garden. All other decorative plants around the house are native plants taken from the surrounding bushes as this is only the type of thing that will grow in this harsh environment.

 You may ask what we do in a day… I hope my photos are an answer to that question. Our days seem full to over flowing. Upkeep with weeds and insects and the effects of the constant wind and salt spray is never ending. In between this we do find ample time for walking, swimming, boating, photographing, biking, exploring and surfing. We swim almost every day winter and summer. Very very refreshing in the winter.

Above. Indoors, wood panelling, vases, cushions and pictures hung for cosiness. Easy to live in and provides a warm feeling.

Outdoor walks and strolls, feeding the birds and watching the waves.

Always the adorable emus.

And a kangaroo or two.

Always the yachts which I chase around the peninsula, photographing as I go. Sooo beautiful.

Always  a day or two fishing and relaxing on the blue cool ocean.

Always the beaches, armed with sun umbrella and fly screen over my hat. These glossy beaches are incredible. Isolated and clear.

Always the surf and surfers. Spectacular and powerful.

And of course always the coffee and snacks….. and then drinks at sunset. Let us not forget that the beach house is for every kind of activity!

The beach house is a dream come true, Yorke Peninsula (especially Innes National Park at the southern tip of the Peninsula) is a unique and interesting spot. We had a family friend visit recently and as we took her around the steep cliffs and as she watched the incredibly powerful waves roll in, and all the other sights and sounds her comment was…”What an eerie place.”  I guess I could agree, it has a certain quality that makes your heart trip over. and a feeling of sheer excitement takes hold.

But I have fallen in love and it seems a love that will last forever.