Do you mind! I’m eating. How rude. Stop gawping.
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Photographed at Aslings Beach, Eden NSW. A great mini biology lesson while rock pooling with the kids.
Travel slow
At Aslings Beach, part of the adventure was in the unexpected discovery of a crab eating a fish. The rock pools were teeming with wildlife. Unfortunately, further along, a sea wall had been erected to create a shallow pool under a rock formation which interrupted its rugged wilderness.
Learning our limits and when to push them
Another part of the adventure at the beach was discovering how brave and coordinated you can be when you are brimming with curiosity. The kids climbed up and along parts of the rock formation to see what was on the other side. The excitement positively shone from their eyes when they realised how far they had climbed given how small they were.
Pack a safety kit, check and dress for the weather
Scrapes happen when rock pooling. Salt water helps. A dry bag for your phone and camera is really useful.
Leave no trace
Keeping it wild for the creatures and the next adventurers.
- We planned ahead and prepared food and water in reusable containers. I recommend packing extra snacks for the beach. Kids are always hungry at the beach.
- We aim to only produce waste that we can take home and compost.
- We are mindful that we are in a wildlife habitat. We encourage the kids to pay attention and look for what could be a creature’s home and remind them to protect and not destroy.
Telling Tales 