Me and a penguin

Me and a penguin, originally uploaded by nataliej.

This is me, sat on a boulder at boulders beach with a penguin behind me. There are a few beaches at Boulders National Park with penguins. The main one, Foxy, has restricted access and you view the penguins from a series of platforms and walkways. This is the breeding area. The other beaches though, including Boulders, aren't restricted and you can swim and walk amongst the penguins. It's absolutely *amazing*. The penguins seemed quite used to human company and although we tried to keep a sensible distance, we still ended up with the little fellas swimming passed our feet and waddling around us. It was awesome, and I haven't even mentioned the scenery yet. Huge rounded boulders, clear turquoise water, sand, vegetation and then in the distance false bay and mountains. Stunning. We've already decide we have to go back for more, so we're planning a beach day there later in the week.