Cyclone

We knew it was coming and saw it on the horizon for hours. I even caught sight of it on a satellite photograph but when the storm cloud finally did hit the beach it brought with it a sudden gust that lifted a sand storm across the whole coast. From far away, like some scene in the Sahara, the sand and air could be seen to change colour as the storm approached at speed. Suddenly as people on each beach realised what was happening they, and then we, quickly packed our bags and ran for cover. However we didn't quite make it and found ourselves in the middle of the cloud of sand as the wind blew hard against our faces. Fortunately, we escaped to the car before the rain came down and we were well and truly in the middle of the storm. I think we were just grateful we got the time we did.