Wednesday, December 15, 2010

An Australian Adventure

Dear friends, 
This past week has been filled with many thoughts 
but most importantly it has been
a time for joy...
There is something about the pageantry of a military
celebration that completes the inner Virgo in me.
The order, the precision, the call to attention with
salutes in swift order. If only I could run my
home in the same fashion...what bliss :)


The rain hailed down on graduation day last week but nothing
could deter from the joy these fine young men and women
felt as they neared the closing of their graduation ceremony.

Within a moments notice the announcement was made, the
hats went flying and cheers filled the air.


We had a whirlwind of a time.
I think our son's smile says it all.


Of course, I am still smiling especially after reading
the many thoughtful comments on my last post. I
would like to thank one and all. You allowed me a 
sentimental moment and for that I thank you ;)
a little adventure...









With the festivities at a close Mr H. headed back to London, 
my son carried on with his celebrations and I
 headed north for a little adventure of my own.



It was warm, relaxing....





filled with delicious food





and many special moments.



I felt especially lucky to capture the
photo below...I have a special fondness 
for Kookaburra's
and spied this little fellow sitting above me.


I think the nursery rhyme speaks for the two of us.
The Kookaburra and my Australian interlude.

'Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree'

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Merry, merry king of the bush is he
Laugh, Kookaburra! Laugh!
Gay your life must be

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Eating all the gum drops he can see
Stop, Kookaburra! Stop!
Leave some there for me!

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Counting all the monkeys he can see
Stop, Kookaburra! Stop
That's not a monkey that's me

Kookaburra sits on a rusty snail
Gets a boo-boo in his tail
Cry, Kookaburra! Cry !
Oh how life can be!

Marion Sinclair
1895-1988

Special thanks to Zarli, Alinta and Evelyn
for making the photos 
from my little adventure possible xx


With that I am signing off. This weary
traveller needs to rest but before I do...
I just loved this film. I watched it on the flight
over to Australia...it is a must see :)



Read here.


images~me
with exception of last.

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