Wednesday 17 April - a post to crack Bill up!
Back in November, Hugry Hiker Jayne announced that she had just booked a month's cruise with Virgin's "Resilient Lady". It was a special too good to miss! - Dubai through the Suez Canal to Barcelona and then through the Mediterranean. Jayne and her husband had booked to go with another couple, however, as a consequence of Jayne's announcement on this day, 22 friends, and friends of friends, are now in Dubai on day one of this deal. Sadly, the war in the middle east has cut short the cruise. The Suez Canal is to be bipassed. After 3 days exploring Dubai, they will fly direct to Barcelona. Thankfully, their departure wasn't last weekend when Dubai had torrential rain fall with unheard of flooding. There is no evidence of this a week later, but apparently it is a hot topic of conversation.
So back to my blog post. After climbing a mountain on the previous Sunday, my legs required a leisurely stroll. I came up with the following plan. Meet at Orleigh Park, West End. Take the City Cat across the river to St Lucia. Walk to the Go Between Bridge and complete the circuit on the opposite shore.
View as we set off.
Return leg.
Along the way.
Curious pigeons at our picnic spot.
The life of a retiree is tough in Brisbane's warm, April sunshine!
I had made simple newspaper hats, with the name "Resilient Lady", for the group who were sailing. A Bon Voyage Boat and message was on each plate, and Instagram gave me the idea to create an aircraft from sweets. Those not flying off had an Aussie creature in their boat.
May their journey be safe and the most amazing adventure.
Joc particularly liked the aircraft.
Each of us contributed to the delicous fare.
Just the best time with friends. Early in May, Jenny is also off to adventures in the UK, so Laurel and I will be lonely, but I am sure we will still find great walks and good food.
For Alexandra. A photo of the 'heart' tree taken on Sunday.
I would love to read your comment.
There was a moment--- The picture of you all on the chessboard (?) followed immediately by the pigeons in a group. I had thoughts of magic. Well, I am in a bizarre mood at the moment. Delightful post, as always. I'd like to go to Barcelona as well.
ReplyDeleteThe 'chessboard' was a pedestrian crossing. Love your thoughts of magic! 🤣
DeleteAt present the gang are making me envious with their week in Umbria. They arrive in Barcelona on Wednesday.
It sounds like a wonderful trip. Bon voyage, Jayne and what a lovely send-off! Such a great area!
ReplyDeleteVery envious reading their daily posts.
DeleteThank You for the heart photo! That was a fun and delicious looking send off! You are very creative!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed that it is now nearly 6 months and that heart shaped is still very clear.
DeleteAnother great walk with your friends! I love that you guys do some sort of fantastic meal afterwards. Love the creative group photos too.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I have been making a written index of all my blog posts, over the past week. So many fabulous memories to recall, but the thing that stands out most, is that we have been posing from week one. Just more 'professional' at it. Makes for lots of fun.
DeleteWalks in a beautiful setting, delicious food and good company! What could be better?
ReplyDeleteThank you, as always, for the maps showing your route. One side of the river looks to be hillier than the other. Beautiful and peaceful on both sides.
The last photo is fascinating, not only because of the heart but also because of the wonderful vegetation and a mysterious gate. :)
Happy trekking! xx
It's not really a mysterious gate, Sara. Very ordinary, in fact. Just the result of my focusing on the heart. Our city and river are very user friendly. So many green spaces to get away from the noise of traffic and its chaos. Although, we often have to suffer the chaos to get to the tranquility.
DeleteNow that looks like fun! Love the hats, and the photo of each of you hanging on to a tree. By the way, congratulations on identifying the old tire on my blog post. Out of more than 40 comments, you're the only one that knew what it was! I'll buy you lunch if I'm ever in your neck of the woods!
ReplyDeletePeter, I look forward to that lunch. It was a great walk and fun picnic.
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