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Mooba Cafe- A colourful cafe

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Mooba- Quick Snapshot

Vibe– Family friendly, colorful, happy and cheerful

Most Popular Coffee– Basic flat whites ( why make it complicated huh?)

Signature Beverage– Super delicious smoothies! Try the Super Smoothie or the Green One

Head Barista’s Favourite Coffee– Traditional Macchiato

Coffee Innovations– A sweet coffee with a round body and low acidity with hints of chocolate and caramel

What are They Known for– Casual vibe where you are invited to bring your kids along as you enjoy an excellent cup of coffee

What we love– If you are in a hurry, you can sms your order in beforehand and pick up your order when it’s ready (perfect for morning commuters catching a train or bus)

What’s not so good– Inconsistency across the different cafes in terms of what they offer but then again, this can make up a good surprise!

Website- http://www.mooba.com.au

 

Mooba- Overview

If you walk out of the train station at Cockburn central and walk toward the main square, you will see a container ( one of those shipping containers you can see down at the harbour in Freo), that is one of the three super cute Mooba cafes that are located in Perth. There is another one in Wembley and just recently, a little pop-up cafe in Mandurah saw the light of day.

It is not only the fact that this cafe happens to use an old shipping container as its business space ( already this cafe is ranking high on the cool scale) but also that they are love having kids around! Usually cafes are cramped with little space for kids to run around and play, not at Mooba. The cafe in Cockburn Central has a huge area where kids can run around and play while their parents sip on their coffee, in fact the staff here seem to rather enjoy the the kids at the cafe making a mess. They also have a couple of bean bags for those keen to take a snooze or for one of the movie nights or other community events the cafe has hosted such as open mic nights or BBQ.

The price is also cheap for being in Perth ( might be a slight variation depending on the cafe that you are visiting).

The cafes are open from 7 am-5pm (weekdays) & 8am-2pm Saturdays.

 

 

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Mooba uses coffee beans from local roasters Five senses coffee and theMooba-cafe Perthy use their own custom blend with beans from Guatemala, Brazil and India. Even though the blend changes a couple of times each year, they manage to maintain their typical Mooba taste which is a quite sweet coffee with hints of caramel and chocolate ( you’ll definitely don’t need to add sugar to it). And if it turns out that you love it? Lucky you! Spend a couple of bucks and buy the cafe’s own blend of coffee beans and make your own Mooba coffee at home. For those of you that don’t feel like adding to your daily coffee intake (or you’re not slaves of caffeine whatsoever) the cafe has an extensive drink menu such as juices, milkshakes and smoothies for you to choose from.

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Mooba-snacks & pastries

Mooba-Cafe PerthWhat the cafe has to offer might vary from cafe to cafe but most of the cafes are doing basic food such as toasts,  healthy breakfasts alternative and “on-the-go lunches”. A key word is definitely health, organic food and raw food. Cookies, muffins and banana bread are big sellers but the biggest seller of them all are the raw balls. Why not taste the superchoc obsession? Are you a parent and you brought your child along? There are other healthy options such as Soul Pops which is made from a 100% fruit or just go with a colourful jelly cup.

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Sayers Food – a pearl in the heart of Leederville

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Atmosphere Sayers Food in Leederville, Perth WASayers Food – Quick Snapshot

Vibe: Hip, but not pretentious; fashionable yet classic.

Most Popular Coffee:

Signature Coffee: Honeycomb Affogato

Head Barista’s Favourite Coffee:

Signature Dish: coriander and cummin bean tagine, babaganoush with poached eggs and toasted linseed.

Coffee Innovations: Customised coffee bean blend: 60% Brazil Ipanema, 40% Bali.

What are They Known for: Gluten free options and only locally sourced ingredients.

What we love – Friendly staff, value for money.

What’s not so good – The weekend cues… but I guess that’s a good sign!

Website – http://www.sayersfood.com.au/

Sayers – Overview

Sayers Food in Leederville, Perth WASurely a lot of people that frequently visit Leederville, know about this little treasure. However, for those of you that haven´t, make sure that the next time you are in Leederville, pay a visit to Sayers Food on Carr street.

The cafe is incredibly popular (which tends to happen if you are providing a good service) and during the weekends it is not unusual that there is a queue from the time of opening in the morning until the time of closing, so make sure to get there early to get a table!

The atmosphere in the café is cosy and the even though it is fairly busy, the staff that greets you with a smile and a “how´s it going” makes you feel welcome. Next time you are in Leederville, don´t miss out on visiting this wonderful little pearl!

When it comes to the price, it is what you can expect from Perth. You will be able to get a breakfast here for about 15-18 dollars and be prepared to pay around 23 dollars and above for your lunch. One thing is certain though, you can be sure that what you pay for will be fresh! Everything from the bread, to the cakes ( yes, even the jam!) is made on the premise. Furthermore, they only use organic flour and all the products are locally sourced from farmers in Western Australia, with an exception for some of the herbal teas.

The café is open Monday – Sunday from 7 am- 5 pm.

Sayers – Coffee

Honeycomb Affagato Sayers Food in Leederville, Perth WAAnd now to that caffeine rich beverage that makes the world go round: Coffee. Sayers gets their coffee beans from Five Senses Coffee. If you are not so familiar with the world of coffee, Five Senses Coffee are well known for roasting coffee beans. Depending on what customers seem to prefer, Sayers decides on their own mix of coffee beans. However, the cafe mainly use two types of beans that are sourced from certified Fairtrade farmers in Brazil, Bali and India. Don´t leave the cafe without trying Sayers Honeyaffagato, by far their most popular coffee. Imagine a shot of coffee over a scoop of ice cream with crunchy honeycomb on the top and you´ll get the gist of it.

Sayers – Breakfast & Lunch

Lunch Sayers Food in Leederville, Perth WAThe cafe serves breakfast/lunch and both menus are extensive and varied. If you are visiting the cafe for the first time and feeling a bit indecisive what to choose (and believe me, the chances are that you will) you can never go wrong with the cafe´s signature dish: coriander and cummin bean tagine, babaganoush with poached eggs and toasted linseed. If you have more of a sweet tooth, don´t miss out on the cafe´s delicious Lime Kaffir cake. For all of you suffering because of the lack of gluten free alternatives when visiting a cafe, here you have found a safe haven! At Sayers you can get gluten free bread, choose from several gluten free cakes (the Lime kaffir cake included) and both the breakfast and lunch menu offer gluten free alternatives.

 

 

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Bench Espresso

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The coffee has to be good if they have espresso in their name right?
Right.

Using Five Senses coffee beans to literally take your senses on a coffee magic carpet ride within a cool concrete, kicked back environment.

Visually, you can see the precision going into every individual coffee through their open work spaces.

Cold drip Summer in Perth is hot! The latest trend is cold drip coffees. This innovative technique extracts the coffee beans over night and is served over ice. You can seriously taste the smooth, cool vibe Bench Espresso is portraying through your beverage.

Experience the space around you, there is no rush! When visiting Bench Espresso take your time to look up at the menu, it may be overwhelming at first with all the different innovative coffee techniques, but these guys will do the explaining! Find out the coffee for you and start off your day with a pour-over coffee and let the gentle taste of the smooth coffee give you a head start to your day.

The smell of coffee beans roasting and fresh daily muffins lures you right in, not to mention the strategic positioning on Hay street, making it virtually effortless to grab your morning coffee before your busy day in the office.

Lastly, the best part is, these barristers live and breathe coffee! They know what they are talking about! Ask them anything and they are more then happy to share their coffee wisdom with you.

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Lowdown – An Inner City Caffeine Fix

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With its low lighting, contemporary wooden panelling, and a high percentage of  bearded baristas in t-shirts, Lowdown is ultra-modern, sleek, and unapologetically  cool. Centrally located in the Cloister arcade off Hay Street, it is the ideal place for city  workers and shoppers searching for a caffeine fix.

When I arrived with a friend early one Wednesday morning we found the area  swarming with young professional types, passing through for their morning coffee. As  the cafe itself is quite small and was full by the time we arrived, we decided to order  our drinks takeaway and sit in the adjoining atrium, which was already milling with  other customers. Interestingly, we didn’t need to line up to collect our takeaway  drinks. Instead, we sat down and they were brought to us by a nimble-footed,  converse-wearing worker, weaving skilfully between the cafe and the atrium delivering  people their drinks.

Just as the service aimed to please, so too did the coffees. Unlike many coffee shops, they don’t use coffee blends (beans sourcedIMG_2429 from a variety of places). Instead, they use Indian Single Origin beans that are supplied to them by Fiori, a Western Australian coffee roaster.

My long black was strong and flavoursome and certainly worked wonders to perk me up on a mid-week morning. My friend, an avid tea drinker was also full of compliments for her English Breakfast tea. Costing us $3.50-$4 for a regular drink, the prices were on par with other coffee shops in the area. As well as drinks there are also a range of sandwiches and muffins available for purchase.

Well, that’s the lowdown (sorry couldn’t help it!), go and try it out for yourself!

Lowdown
865 Hay Street, Shop 16A Cloisters Arcade
Perth, Western Australia
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lowdown/114725758538860

Top 10 Perth Beaches – Do you agree with Number 1?

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Perth Beaches – Explore Your Favourite This Weekend

Explore the Perth Beaches one at a time or perhaps make a full day out of visiting each beach, until you find the perfect one. With ten beaches to choose from you can find family friendly, quiet, popular, supreme surfing and more.

  1. Cottesloe Beach: With white sand, a walking path, and spectacular scenery Cottesloe Beach has plenty to offer. Close to restaurants and shops this beach also has fewer crowds than you may find at other beaches around the city. It is just a short ride from downtown Perth, so bring your gear and don’t worry, there are facilities on site.
  2. Scarborough Beach: perfect for surfing, swimming, and kitesurfing. Drive along the northern coast of Perth to find this wonderful beach, which is kept clean and has ample amenities. During the weekends there is heavy night traffic, plus plenty of beach goers which make the place buzz with life.
  3. Burns Beach: an unspoilt stretch of white sand, this is the perfect beach to enjoy breakfast and a swim. While there consider a stroll along the footpath or lay in the shaded grass or sunbake in the warm sunshine. It is also a wonderful spot for families with kids.
  4. Coogee Beach offers a picnic destination complete with barbeque and shaded areas. It is one of the beaches known to have lifeguards – because it is popular as a holiday destination. Enjoy the cliff walk or simply soak in the beauty at this family friendly coastline.
  5. Floreat Beach is often busy as a wedding destination. It helps to have a long stretch of white sandy beach for enjoyable walks plus several top restaurants and shops in the area. It can have strong windy days, which are great for surfing.
  6. Watermans Bay Beach belonged to Swan River Colony and then Waterman’s Castle before becoming part of the Hamersley Estate. Now it is a public beach. Being surrounded by homes, this beautiful beach is part of suburbia which includes many shopping centres like Marmion.
  7. Sorrento Beach is a place of few crowds, no seaweed, and plenty of white sand. While it can be windy it is good for swimming or surfing. Perhaps a little walk to the marina, Sorrento Quay will be a part of your leisure trip. Sorrento Beach is well known for abalone, and with a little luck you might find one.
  8. Perth City Beach is less developed with some sand dunes and bushland. It has an active surf lifesaving club. Today this stretch of beach is clean with plenty of nearby restaurants and a dog beach. It has reasonable surf conditions, but watch out for the hazardous shore break in Summer.
  9. Whitfords Beach has instant access from the parking lot. This easy to find beach is close to Hillary Boat Harbour. Its unique feature is as a dog beach.
  10. Trigg Island Beach is particularly kid friendly, with barbeque area, and calm seas most of the year. There are times when surfing is a definite option, but be careful there are dangerous rips during these periods. It is also another animal friendly beach, with a lovely lawn and lifeguards watching out.

Whether you want a family friendly location with plenty of white sand, lawn area, amenities or surfing, Perth beaches have every type of beach – many of them natural wonders.

Top 10 Perth Music Venues – The Best Venues in Perth for a Music Retreat

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Top 10 Perth Music Venues – The Best Venues in Perth for a Music Retreat

The music life in Perth has a quality of its own. Its regularity ensures that no music lover will have to wait for their musical dose. There are so many music venues in Perth, and some are among the best worldwide. Here are the top 10:

1)    Mozo’s- Definitely one of the most famous places in Perth. A good centre for appreciating the state of local music in the city. Talk about loud music or cheap beer, this place gives you all and is rightly the centre of attention for both local and international tourists.
2)    The Bird- Located in Northbridge, The Bird is famous for its love of underground music and arts. The place hosts events every night, which are generally ticketed. Local bands perform regularly at this place.
3)    The Bakery- Do not go by the name, it’s not a bakery! It’s just a metaphor for top musical talents who will cherish you on your visit. The indoor stage is the best place to be from where you can see your favourite artist and maybe have a bit chit-chat too.
4)    Fly by Night- This place showcases some of the best musicians in Perth. A large stage, and plenty of room, you can choose between a wide range of places to enjoy the music. Great music means too many fans, so come in time if you don’t want to be left stranded standing.
5)    Rosemount Hotel- A larger musical venue, compared to the others. It boasts of a wide variety of live music throughout the week. The lighting is good, so is the sound-mixing. There is a beer garden outside where you can listen to the DJ.
6)    Amplifier Bar- This is one of the most popular music venues in the city. A grungy city bar with popular music, this is an ideal place to chill out in the evening with a beer in hand and music in the ears. It still resonates with the locals when they think of fun.
7)    Indi Bar- In a nice warm weather, with fancy drinks and cocktails, live music is a great experience. And that’s what Indi bar provides. Their live music is a rage in the visitors and there is no reason why you should be missing it.
8)    Rosie O’ Grady’s- An Irish themed pub, Grady’s provides you live music on alternate days of the week. The brewery is something that you will remember from here, which as usual is a great companion to the music played.
9)    Rocket Room- The place had some problems with bar and stage space not going along, but after few changes it is now a great place to be. The lighting and the stage will make you feel lifted and in no time you will be tapping your feet.
10)    The Jazz Cellar- Last but definitely not the least in this list is the place which has remained relatively obscure in an alley and down a flight of stairs. Friday nights are spectacular fun here when traditional jazz bands fill the place with their tunes.

Top 10 Perth Coffee Shops – These Places Will Make You Fall In Love With Coffee

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Top 10 Perth Coffee Shops – These Places Will Make You Fall In Love With Coffee

Who does not care for a brewing hot cup of coffee? Perth Coffee Shops have best of the people in the business. These guys really know how a great tasting coffee needs to be prepared. Here is a compilation of the places you can visit depending on your own convenience:

1.    Standing Room Only- So here is a place that does not give you a seat. No other dishes are served. But there is coffee. And you have to visit here to know what the fuss is all about. This place will make you feel nostalgic with its setting which has borrowed elements from the past.
2.    Cuppa Joes- A friendly staff and a warm, cheerful atmosphere are what people look for when visiting a place for coffee. This place has a great vibe, which will enrich your experience and tempt you to visit it more often.
3.    Elixir Coffee Specialists- Located at 145 Stirling Highway in Nedlands, this place provides some of the best coffee flavours. The music is cool as is the staff. And the way they present it definitely goes on to add to the taste.
4.    Woogi Espresso- Their special blends and the locally roasted beans, add another dimension to the definition of a coffee. Their pastries and toasted flat-birds deserve a mention too. Don’t miss it if you happen to visit nearby.
5.    Bench Espresso- Whenever you are at the East end of Perth, go to Hay Street and pay a visit to Bench Espresso. Vanessa knows what she is doing and will offer you with the best flavours according to your preference. The place boasts of a range of flavours from all over the world.
6.    Café 54- Another stand out café located in the East end of the city is on Pier Street. As the tag-line suggests, “a journey for the perfect cup of coffee”, they have incomparable coffee. This is why visitors keep on coming here once they taste the coffee.
7.    Monogram- Reading in a library with a nice cup of coffee, isn’t it perfect? This little coffee cart at Grove Library provides smooth coffee and a wide array of sweets. Go read, drink and have fun!
8.    Pizzaca Caffe- The Bizzaca family and staff will make you feel right at home. People say that they serve the best coffee in the town. They serve pizzas too, so you might have a lot more options when thinking about having lunch. A nice cozy place, it is perfect for friends and family outings.
9.    Lowdown Esprezzo Bar- Based in 16A Cloisters Arcade, Perth, this place serves espresso, and gourmet flat breads among other things. Their beautifully extracted coffee provides a nice sensation and you will feel refreshed in a few sips.
10.    Esprezzo Café- Keeping a mind towards promoting local businesses, this place is very highly rated when it comes to customer service and coffee. Have a feel of the local region and culture by visiting Esprezzo Café.

Perth’s Best Breakfast Cafes

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Perth’s Best Breakfast Cafes- These Breakfast Cafes Will Make You Feel Good About Your Day

Perth is famous for its great cuisines and breakfast cafes. If you are looking for a feast in the morning, it can not get any easier. The only problem that you will face will be the problem f plenty. We are here to help you in that regards. Get to know all the places, which are there at your disposal.

1.    Architects and Heroes: Opening at 6:30 in the morning on Mondays to Saturdays, this black and white themed interior is the ideal place for a breakfast. This Subiaco café will serve you coffee made from Melbourne’s Code Black Coffee beans. Go on and choose from the exquisite menu and enjoy the perfect ambience and sleek designing.

2.    Foam Coffee Bar: This place is there for you always, whole week. Opening at seven in morrow, this place boasts of great coffee and food. Replacing Café 130 was not an easy job, but Nicholas Bond, who was a member of the decade old coffee revolution, has left no stone unturned in renovating the place and maintained the quality of food.

3.    The Market Juicery: Adored by people for its healthy recipes, this place will give you the best juices and breakfast. Standing in the queue there for your order is fun in its own right.
Timings: Mon to Fri: 7-3, Sat: 8-2

4.    Engine Room Expresso: This place is run by three local firemen and is famous for its coffee. Located in Fitzgerald Street, this place is there to serve you every morning. Do visit it sometime.

5.    Fremantle Arts Centre: A charming historical monument, standing with its proud vibe will humble you for sure. Also, there is coffee! So go on sipping from the cup as you are amazed by the historical significance of the place.

6.    Walter’s River Café: Located in Bicton, it has a great view of the river. The long menu will definitely suit your interests and you will end up having a heavy breakfast here.

7.    Daily Planet Café: Mt Lawley is famous for this all day breakfast place. A perfect mix of breakfast dishes with particular attention and inclusion of local tastes is something you can look for on a lazy morning. Personally, I would suggest that you don’t miss their Smoked Salmon.

8.    Yelo Café: A friendly staff with excellent smoothies, this place guarantees you a healthy meal and beverage for your good morning. This place has its own serene vibe and you should definitely look for a visit there with family and friends. Located by the beach in Trigg, this place is open all days of the week from 6:30 in the morning. You can even text your order beforehand, and just go there to have a feast.

9.    The Secret Garden Café: There are not many places in South Perth that can compare with this place. Serving all day breakfasts from seven, they have all the popular cafes and a wide range of dishes to choose from.

Must See Perth Music Festivals Summer 2014

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Must See Perth Music Festivals Summer 2014- Fix A Date With These Top Perth Musical Festivals

The Australian summer has arrived and so is the festive season. Many have made plans while others might be in the process of making them. Whatever the case, here is a guide to help you out. This is a list of the major musical attractions, this summer, which will make you finalize your schedule as the new year draws nearer:

1.    Queenscliff Music Festival
The most recent festival is this one held in the old coastal town of Queenscliff. The tickets are usually sold out in advance. But still you can give it a shot. The town, located on the Bellarine peninsula will soothe in this three day music festival from 28th to 30th November.

2.    Fall Music and Arts Festival
One of the major boutique musical events in the region, this is a marathon in literal terms. Hosted in Marion Bay, this event will be a major fall interaction. Get started right now if want to feel the atmosphere. Arrange for tickets and fix a date with numerous European musical events. The colourful weather along with an adventurous terrain are also great for camping and serenity. The event will last from 28th December to 31st December.

3.    Stereosonic 2014
Yes, these guys are back at it. Their two days long annual event will be organized in Claremont Showground. It will start on 29th November, so have a look at your calendar. Stereosonic has been known for its high buzz performances over the passing years, and we all know that this year would not be an exception.

4.    Australian Made Summer of Music
Come to the Australia Day and get to meet the finest musicians in the country giving vibrant performances at Rushton Park Mundurah. And as history tells us, these artists have always turned out to be influential in their careers and to the general populace at large. So put your hands together and applaud the veterans and the first time performers as well.

5.    Fairbridge Festival
Okay, so there are no secrets here. It’s a well-known fact that what happens in the Fairbridge Village once a year for three days and nights is epic. More than hundred artists arrive from all over the world to perform and scintillate fans with their mesmerizing performances. The twelve stages are set.

6.    Leeuwin Family Concert with Bernard Fanning
The legendary musician Bernard Fanning, who has charmed fans with his music for decades now, will be back again on 24th of January. The Leeuwin State Winery is the place to go for fun that night. Where will you be? This is without a doubt the festival not to miss.

All in all, these events are suitable for the children and the youth as well. Comedy acts and street theater are some of the events, which can also give you a break from music. These music festivals are a must experience, especially for family trips. Make sure that you do not miss out this time around. And if you have come here once, you know you have to be back again and again. April is not very far now. Is it?

Mettam’s Pool: A Marvel of Nature in Western Australia

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Mettam’s Pool: A Marvel of Nature in Western Australia

Western Australia is known for its beaches. Folks interested in swimming, surfing and snorkeling here find the perfect place for their physical and mental harmonies. One of such places is Mettam’s pool. This is a very special beach, perhaps the best in the region. With its snorkelling temptations, it attracts enough adventurers year in year out. This beach is highly rated and the local are proud of it. Considering its features, there is actually no reason as to why they should not feel this way.

Mettam’s Pool is a marvel of nature. This rocky pool is surrounded by a reef, which provides a majestic view in the summer, which is approaching now. The water of Mettam’s Pool remains very calm during the months of summer, contrary to the turbulent waves in the winters. Family and friends visit this place in summer seasons just to chill out. The coastal landscape is as mesmerizing as it is soothing to the eyes. One can see the true colours of Perth, its lifestyle and culture by visiting the beach.

The place also has a ramp by the sides of the water lines, which gives the elderly and physically disabled individuals a chance of sitting under the sun, and gaze over the infinite surface of the waterbody. Beyond the rock pool there is an extension of reef, which provide an ooportunity to explore the sublime beauty of nature.

Many snorkeling expeditions target this; because of its not so dominating appeal which nature usually demands in most cases. Plenty of beginners take their first dive here. People of all ages can participate in snorkelling with the calm water, giving the chance of seeing under with relative ease. The beauty in the sea is indescribable and most of the snorkellers see it as a humbling experience and a miracle to some extent.

Mettam’s Pool is also very easy to reach with no problems regarding transportation as its not very far from Perth City. Its proximity to the Hillary’s Boat harbour too has contributed to attracting traffic to the region. The place boasts of a very nice crowd with regular hi’s and hello’s among the strangers. There are eating stalls not very far from the pool, which allows you to take care of your belly. You can stay all day at the place without feeling dull even for a moment.

There are some problems, however, when it comes to parking, which is a direct result of how good the place actually is. The weekends see so many visitors that the parking becomes overcrowded. You can take care of that issue by planning in ample time.

The winters, though, are not that much friendlier on the Mettam’s Pool as high waves keep on coming and it’s quite risk to snorkel in these times. But the adventurers use this opportunity for surfing on the high waves. The area is well protected from the strong winds and provides for a safe yet chilling surfing experience. If you haven’t visited the place, you don’t know what you’re missing. If you have, then visit it again.