Day 1, week 1 and a couple of magikal happenings

Lots to take in...do this, don't do this, first support session tonight - so I headed over. Some of it was / is as clear as mud. Is the food component - cooked weight or raw weight - and yes it makes a huge difference.  Forgot to ask that one. But I did say that if I ate all that food I would end up putting weight on, rather than losing it....

The support session was nothing like I expected...there was not a group session like I expected, hi these are the people who are on the challenge, say hi and don't be afraid to encourage one another...nope - still don't know who else is on the challenge. I will make a few suggestions to the owners - if I'm confused then something tells me that there will be other confused people out there...

So I did a minor workout - 300 calorie challenge using a piece of cardio equipment. I chose a recumbant bike - haven't used one in quite a while, consequently my muscles were screaming by the end...next week I get to beat my time!!! plus some abdominal work. Tomorrow I will go back and do a proper workout. Legs and Shoulders tomorrow....

I decided to take a friend up on the offer of a cup of tea before heading home, so walked down the hill towards Claisbrook Cove. For those of you who know East Perth, Western Australia you will know the cove - and for those of you who don't, well I am due to get some pics back this week - so will load one or two for you...anyway I digress...

Tonight it is full moon. Icy cold wind ran off the antartic up the cove. I thrust my hands into my jacket pockets and stared unbeliving, a sharp fin cut through the inky water...oh my god - shark. Australia has quite a number of sharks that call this place home. But the undulation belied a different kind of water creature. A dolphin - in the cove. The creature obviously oblivious to the cold winter water of the Swan River was cruising for supper. I ran towards the water hoping to see this beautiful mermaid again - and was rewarded with another brief glimpse, I stood for a while - but despite the full moon - she was hard to see. The last time I saw dolphins in the wild was some years ago, and I spend a fair bit of time close to the water's edge...so it is a very special and altogether rare opportunity.

What to make of the sighting? I'm not sure, but when I work it out I will let you know.