The Breakwater Part IV

Really. This should be the last of the set of photos from the Breakwater.

At the end of the Breakwater, is a small beacon-because it's not really a lighthouse. It was at the end of a beautiful evening.

The Breakwater Part III

This is the lower walkways along the side of the Breakwater. It is huge pieces of rock lined up for people to walk along. The pieces are uneven in size which makes lot of ridges that you have to be careful to not trip on and there are gaps between every block.

This made an adventure when we went. I had just got my new glasses-with a different presecription that is taking some getting used to (it makes the ground look curved so I can have problems judging the depth and shape of the ground). But I managed to not fall, although I did stumble a few times...


This area is also popular with scuba divers.

...and fishers.

The Breakwater Part II

So since I showed the side of the Breakwater yesterday, I thought I would show the view from the top of the Breakwater as you walk along it.

And in case you were wondering, no there are no rails or anything to keep you from falling off the side while walking-hence why it is supposed to be closed at dark and on stormy days.

This shot shows the protected area between the edge of the Breakwater and one side of the shore. If I recall correctly, the Search and Rescue boats are moored in here. The Breakwater is the curve on the left side of the photo.

The first bend along the walkway (about a quarter of the way along).

The view of the other side of it (from where we parked the car).

Waterfront Graffiti

Chris and I went for a stroll along the breakwater the other night. I haven't done that for about two years and had forgotten how things looked and what there is to photograph. I took lots of photos that night so of course they will be posted over the next few days.

Anyways, the breakwater is just that. A cement jetty (?) that protrudes from the shore to slow down the water as it comes to shore-I'm assuming towards the Inner Harbour although I can't say that for sure. The top is a cement walkway that is quite popular for an evening stroll. The sides are built up of a few rows of large cement bricks that you can also walk along.

These photos are taken from the lower rows of blocks, in the top photo at the far left side you can see the top of the breakwater and some people walking along it. These lower levels have some interesting graffiti and painting.