We recently had a couple of days at Main Beach. The weather wasn’t much good for swimming. It was a bit cold and very windy.
I got up early anyway for my usual walk along the beach and was rewarded with a very beautiful sunrise.
We don’t go to Main Beach often enough. I love the surf and it is one of the things I really miss when I am in Italy.
Love the photo of the life guard box. Love Main Beach too with many fond memories!
By: Moira Drexler on September 19, 2011
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It is a very special part of the world. I must go there more often.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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The photo with the course grass on the sand conjures memories – I can feel the cold sand under my feet. Love Main Beach! Nifta
By: Nifta on September 19, 2011
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There could be no better place to grow up than Main Beach. Thanks Mum and Dad.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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Beautiful Pics. I grew up by the beach–Bay Area, California. I miss it very much. Dumb question–why is it called Main Beach?
By: Damommachef on September 19, 2011
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I have no idea. We went to live there in 1957 before the Gold Coast was developed much. There was a rickety old bridge linking Southport to the beach and a cluster of cottages. Perhaps it was the principal beach for the town of Southport. Is there anyone out there who knows why it is called Main Beach?
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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Hmmm? Maybe Main beach was down the road from Minor Beach??? Boooo, I know, bad joke!
By: Gian Banchero on September 19, 2011
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I need to find out if there was a reason the beach was called Main Beach.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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I could vaguely remember that the name had something to do with one of the early pioneers. It was named by Johan Meyers in the 1880’s when he subdivided his state. More information here:
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=1076
By: Mulino Dominillo on September 20, 2011
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That’s a great article on the Gold Coast. I love the photo of Cavill Ave with the 2 boys.
By: bagnidilucca on September 20, 2011
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Beautiful photos, Deb. George Harrison is playing in my head as I look at them.. 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on September 19, 2011
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That seems very appropriate. I always hear the song by Donovan called Sunshine Superman. I remember lying on the beach, frying in coconut oil, with this song blaring out on the loud speakers – wonderful.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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What a serene, blissful, beautiful Sunrise… no wonder you miss it. Just one enchanting beach.
By: the island traveler on September 19, 2011
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It is a beautiful beach and sunrise was spectacular.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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Nothing beats the sand and the sea in Main Beach! I’m glad the beach is still as unspoilt as it was during the 1950s, along with the marvellous memories of playing in the sand with cousins and body-boardng in the surf. Like Nifta, I love the sensation of wet sand between my toes and the tingling shock of foaming waves. Sunrises on Main Beach are magnificent Thanks for the memories, Deb!
By: Sandra H on September 19, 2011
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No problem. I have lovely memories of our times at the beach.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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Good shots Debra.
I like the most the one of the sand with the sea at the back… and the one of the lifesavers -me thinks it is- little ‘nest’.
By: maru on September 19, 2011
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Thanks, I think the nest is cute too.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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You’re right, Deb, that really is a beautiful beach! I remember your recommending your previous posts when I did my Vietnam beach post.
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on September 19, 2011
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I will always love Main Beach.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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Lovely photos of a beautiful sunrise.
By: Just Add Attitude on September 19, 2011
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Thank you.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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Fabulous photos of a stunning beach. We have the sunsets, so it’s great to see such a beautiful sunrise. You must have been walking very early!
By: Jenny@A Taste of Travel on September 19, 2011
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My favourite time on the beach is very early before there are too many people about.
By: bagnidilucca on September 19, 2011
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Beautiful!
By: rene on September 20, 2011
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We also lived for a couple of years in Main Beach, near the Yacht Club, when our girls were very young. An ideal place for the family. Beautiful photos!
By: Mulino Dominillo on September 20, 2011
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It is great to live close to the beach, we loved it when we were kids.
By: bagnidilucca on September 20, 2011
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beautiful sunrise, love the beach.
By: jmeyersforeman on September 20, 2011
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I think it is the best time to be at the beach.
By: bagnidilucca on September 20, 2011
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That golden light is just gorgeous… lovely shots.
By: Journey Photographic on September 20, 2011
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It is a lovely time to be at the beach.
By: bagnidilucca on September 20, 2011
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Fabulous photos Deb. It’s not hard to understand why our ancient ancestors thought there was a sun god and worshipped the sun – sans coconut oil!
By: Jan on September 20, 2011
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I still love the smell of coconut oil. It says beach to me.
By: bagnidilucca on September 20, 2011
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Wow. Beautiful photos.
By: Jennifer Avventura on September 20, 2011
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Grazie mille.
By: bagnidilucca on September 20, 2011
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How lovely! I can’t remember the last time I walked on a beach in the early morning hours to catch one. Thanks for the virtual sunrise 🙂
By: Shivya on September 20, 2011
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Main Beach is a great spot for an early beach walk.
By: bagnidilucca on September 20, 2011
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Beautiful. There is something so energising about watching the sun rise over the water. I never tire of it.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on September 20, 2011
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I love early morning at the beach – and you don’t get sunburnt.
By: bagnidilucca on September 21, 2011
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Wow – what gorgeous photos! I sure wish I had your gift with photography.
By: Julie on September 22, 2011
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Thank you, I just point and shoot. My Canon G11 helps.
By: bagnidilucca on September 22, 2011
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