Tuesday 23 July
The Gaiter Girls enjoyed a local walk of 12 km, setting off at 8am.
The wattle trees are in full, glorious golden bloom.
We visited the recently erected flood marker beside the Logan River. We were surprised to see that the 1974 flood was far higher than any recent ones. Unfortunately the light was in the wrong place to clearly see the years.
Top down - 1974, 2022, 2017, 2011.
The marker is red to match the old bridge on the left, now only a footbridge. To the right, are 2 bridges of 4 lanes each. Commuter traffic is regularly at a standstill on them.
Wednesday the Hungry Hikers met at Wynnum for their 14 km walk. A good old cuppa and a delicious 'Magic Slice' [the cake's name] were enjoyed before setting out on yet another, glorious blue sky day.
It took awhile, but they finally coordinated the feeling of joy, of being 'out and about' on this beautiful day. Had they eaten too much slice?
The sea was crystal clear.
I was mesmerised and confused, as I watched these leaves twist and turn through the water.
The video finally gave me the answer.
Screenshot of what I now believe to be a Shovelnosed Guitar Fish.
In Aussie speak - a pair of galahs catching up with friends.
Saturday 27 July
This was the 8am scene as I drove to collect friends for a days drive in beautiful Northern New South Wales. It is very unusual to have fog, let alone this thick, at this time of day.
Mt Warning or Wollumbin [cloud catcher] No clouds today!
I've climbed her twice, but the trail is now closed to hikers in respect of the cultural significance to the local Indigenous people.
Lunchtime view at my brother's farm, near Lismore.
Happiness is being 'out and about' with friends, on glorious winter's days.
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This lovely, cheerful post is spot-on for a Sunday morning.
ReplyDeleteShovelnosed Guitar Fish... what an extraordinary name. :)
Hugs from Finland! Have a happy week ahead!
What an extraordinary fish, Sara. Wishing you a happy week.
DeleteYour days certainly look glorious. I see fog most mornings but it can brighten up later in the day.
ReplyDeleteJoan, I am very happy not to have had your temperatures recently! Brrr!
DeleteYou and your pals make me smile. For that, I am grateful!
ReplyDelete🥰 😘 🥰
DeleteThat water looks clear enough to swim in. Beautiful photos of the countryside as always. B x
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara, we do live in a beautiful part of the world.
DeleteYou always have such fun! Love those outings though the Aussie countryside! The weather is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLife is wonderful here at the moment, Marie, but seeing all the beautiful PEI summer photos, I wish we were already there. 6 weeks!
DeleteLooks like you had two great walks this week! Good friends are the jewels of life.
ReplyDelete"Good friends are the jewels of life", perfect sentiment, Linda. So very, very true.
DeleteInteresting flood marker. I'm guessing that house in the background would have been underwater. Beautiful photos from your hike!!
ReplyDeletePeter, it is difficult to imagine that there were so many metres of flood waters, flowing across the park we were walkng through.
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