Category Archives: Travel

One Word Photo Challenge; Black

Recently I posted a picture of a black swan for one of Cee’s photo challenges that I  came across in Esher, near where I live.  Then I found out that the Black Swans are actually native to Australia, so when … Continue reading

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Hampden Bridge, Kangaroo Valley

Driving from Melbourne to Sydney we passed through some wonderful places.  This bridge in Kangaroo valley was opened in 1898

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One Word Photo Challenge; Red

I did a quiz recently for one of my followers, and I found out; “Your soul is painted the colour red, which embodies the characteristics of love, strength, physical energy, sex, passion, courage, protection, excitement, speed, leadership, power, danger, and … Continue reading

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge; The Colour Purple

Since Jennifer’s One Word Photo Challenge ‘Purple‘ last week I have been finding more and more purple in my life!  I found a purple silk shirt & here is a purple flower that got left out from last week’s selection! … Continue reading

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Wilson Celebrates St Patrick’s Day

If Wilson could sing, he would be singing: Hail, glorious St. Patrick, dear saint of our isle, On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile; And now that you’re high in your mansions above, On Erin’s green valleys look … Continue reading

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The Broadwater

We have been very lucky since we have come back from our holidays as the weather has been lovely & spring is most definitely here.  The sun has been shining & we have been out for some great walks.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

In Australia and New Zealand the weather was far too lovely to stay inside, but just occasionally we decided to go indoors to have a look at some historical buildings.  In Melbourne we visited the Block Arcade and the Royal … Continue reading

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Walk up Reigate Hill

Since we have come back from New Zealand where we did lots of walking and some very steep hills at times, we have decided to keep up the level of fitness that we achieved there and to try and improve … Continue reading

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Flinders Street Station

Flinders Street Station is beautiful, but difficult to photograph!  It’s a very long building!  Here are some of my best attempts;

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Rainbow Lorikeet

I love Rainbow Lorikeets!  So much I want to post another photo of one straight away following my post of one yesterday for the Weekly Photo Challenge.  Thank you Michelle for the opportunity 🙂

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