Monday 5 February 2018

The Adventure of 'Lonely' Gaitor and Leslie Ladybird

For various reasons, today's Gaitor Girl hike was cancelled. I really wanted to get out and about after 4 days of drizzly, but lovely rain. Last night I phoned a friend and asked if I could drop in for tea and toast. I was given the nod and had planned to set off about 6am.  I woke early, so as the sun rose, Leslie Ladybird and I were heading out the front door.


Leslie spotted two of her friends.

A short rest stop.

The sun was on our backs.

We enjoyed the creek reflections.

Weeds took on a special beauty in the early morning light.


Eye-catching trees.

 It was definitely a morning for enjoying reflections.


A distant view.


Sensational waterlilies were enjoyed to the max.





Decaying but beautiful.




Unbelievable that almost 12 months ago, the footbridge I am standing on, was totally covered by flood waters. A boat that went adrift was caught in its railings.



7 kms under the belt, time to relax in the garden paradise of a very special friend.

As the timed neared 10am, Leslie Ladybird and I stopped to check our newly planted begonias before diving into the pool to refresh our feet.

I was able to extend our return journey, giving a final distance of 16 very rewarding kilometres. My motto is " It is not the distance. It is the journey" So true this morning. I will also add, "You don't have to travel far, to find nature's beauty."

18 comments:

  1. Lesley ate a Lot of toast! I love the flowers, and I'm glad you got out to get these pictures.

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  2. My favorite shots this time were of the water lilies. Such vibrant color! And I also liked the reflection with the lily leaves and the culvert. It appears you made the most of a canceled outing!

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    1. Thanks Kim. It was a lovely morning and by myself, definitely had fun with the camera.

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  3. Way to make the most of a walk to your friend's house. Those water lily photos are gorgeous!

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    1. Thanks Linda, I wasted quite a lot of time snapping away to capture their beauty.

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  4. Beautiful wild flower photos, proves that even just a walk to a friends place for tea can be hugely rewarding

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    1. Any walk is good. This was a bonus morning.

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  5. Wonderful shots. Love those water lilies!

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  6. What a wonderfully serene and beautiful morning - just perfect!
    First I thought I can feel the calmness and the fresh morning air... but then I started to think that since I don't know what kind of smells there are, I can't really imagine everything. With different kinds of plants and soils, a summer morning smells probably very different there. :)
    Have a great weekend! xx

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    1. It certainly was Sara. Yes the air was lovely and crisp, but on this walk not too many aromas. The birdsong though, was glorious.

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  7. I've never seen pink lilies! So beautiful.

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    1. Lovely to have shared them with you Mary.

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  8. This is a delightful post with a bit of whimsy and glorious photos of flowers. The vibrancy of the red gum blossoms is just beautiful. Nicely done Helen!!

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  9. Many thanks Lynda. It was suburbia, but who would guess?

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  10. I would never have guessed that this was a suburban walk! Those water-lilies look amazing. It's snowing here, which is fine, but nice to see some flowers and sunshine too. Lovely photos, I particularly like the reflected culvert or bridge (?), perhaps that's the mathematical side of my nature appreciating a circle.

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    1. Houses all the way, but being on the edge of the city limits, lots of lovely green space and country views to be had.The culvert bridge, [3arches] was just begging to be photographed in this lovely morning light. It seems the snow is widespread across Europe. I look forward to your pics of it, as you continue eat up the miles.

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