Bondi Aubade: A Morning Love Song

As the first scattering of people appear in the early morning on Bondi Beach, the scene is ready for the play of the day. Someone starts their routine by walking or running up and down the beach, others are anxiously prepared to swim or jump on their surf boards. There are the ones still fully clothed strolling along the shore without a clear direction or intention in mind, a few just sitting in the sand looking out on the distant horizon. Every minute a new actor enters the scene, playing their role, some depart as quick as they arrived and some may stay most of the day. Every second, minute to hour, the scenes changes and in a quiet and understated manner it is nature herself that directs this play.
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