Villa Villa Coola

The Rooftop

The rooftop usually wins sunset.

Above the trees, the horizon opens. First light with coffee, whales in winter, and the last quiet conversation once everyone else has gone downstairs.

Dawn

Dawn

First light, still coffee, no need to speak.

Sunset

Sunset

Cold drinks, warm light, the ocean going gold.

Whale Season

Whale Season

Winter migrations, just off the beach.

Reading

Reading

A book, a breeze, no phone signal you'll admit to.

"The rooftop usually wins sunset."

The Almanac

Peregian Beach · today

Sunrise

Peregian Beach

Sunset

over the ridge

Next tide

on the beach

Winter
In season

Peak whale season — spouts from the rooftop most mornings. Southerly evenings, clear skies.

One more conversation after everyone else has gone downstairs.