Dentist at Large – South Sea to West Blue Mountains

He does survive; swimming but going backwards, and ducking under the relentless waves. All the while I’m standing there, mesmerised by the surf, ensuring that he pops up after the waves passes over. He eventually gets out, after he hurriedly looks over his shoulder to check that a wave won’t knock him from behind into the rocks!

I went up to him and shook his hand. “Hey mate, did you take photos or a video?” he said. I did, of course, (everyone does). “Please send them to me, as my daughter won’t believe me!” he happily said with a grin.

See, now, fact checked and verified.

I still want a swim, so “go south young man” the voice in my head urged me.

All down the coast the surf was pumping. Seeing people surf in places where there is not normally surf, and surf in places they shouldn’t surf. Certainly, a change from work!

What a wild, but funnily enough, a restful day. A change is as good as a holiday and got both. We have a country that offers a lot, all at our door step.

So lucky and blessed and thankful. Makes you feel alive. Whoo Hoo!

Now “Go West young man” that voice in my head said…

The mountain air so fresh and invigorating. Early in morning it’s peaceful except for the odd kookaburra having a laugh after eyeing you out.

Then, you get to see the mountain mist in all its glory.

There are many ways to get here-car, bus, uber, taxi, hitch hike and even all of the above if the trains are out due to trackwork.

Hang on there is another way…

As mentioned in an earlier blog, pain relief (can be achieved with a change in scenery, have conversation with people and having a nice meal with friends and family.

Being a dentist has its physical, mental and emotional challenges from time to time.

There is a saying “take care of yourself, otherwise you can’t care of others”.