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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Urquhart Bluff, Surf Coast, Victoria

Mid-winter beach time with only surfers bobbing beyond the break.

Posted by robert.ditterich at 12:55 AM

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DaleJune 25, 2011 at 2:18 AM
It sure was a day for walking.
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LA MARJune 25, 2011 at 7:47 AM
Suggestive pics. My son would be happy surfing there.
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robert.ditterichJune 26, 2011 at 2:55 AM
we love the coast when it's cold.
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