I’ve just returned from ten days on the Eyre Peninsula. It was an epic road trip covering over three thousand kilometres but it nearly didn’t happen. On Christmas Eve my mum had two seizures and we spent most of the day with her in hospital. Fortunately she was home for Christmas Day but the worry didn’t pass and I left Melbourne with a heavy heart. But also with a sense of anticipation knowing our holiday was planned and we still had to live life.
colours for us every night.
I’m learning to live life in the present and these past ten days have been incredibly therapeutic for me. Enjoying each day with those I love and living in the ‘now’ is so important but it’s not always easy. In this beautiful setting, however, I learned to still my thoughts.
Our days were spent relaxing, exploring and swimming in the beaches near our camp site. After all, when the temperature hits 40 degrees celsius the best place to be is by the sea.
Of course an essential part of successful camping is good food and wine. This place has both. And whilst Coffin Bay may not have the best name it has some of the best oysters in Australia.
Not to mention the most amazing beaches that you can drive onto and turquoise waters that do wonders for the body and soul.
Fun times with family and lots of laughter (plus the occasional squabbles with the kids) – set in spectacular surroundings. I think they’re ingredients that add up to enjoying life in the now.
In fact the entire area gives a whole new meaning to a breath of fresh air.
I hope everyone’s year has got off to a sparkling start. May life be an adventure this year and whatever track it leads you on I trust it’s a happy and healthy one.
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Hoping for the same for you too
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Thanks very much.
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We would very much like to return to the Eyre Peninsula and do some more exploring. It looks lovely. I hope your Mum is better now.
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I know the feeling. We would have liked to have seen even more of the Peninsula but time ran out. Next time!
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I hope your Mom is feeling better. How scary!
What a beautiful looking spot to camp!
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Thanks Kathleen. And yes, the whole area is incredibly beautiful.
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Beau-ti-ful! Just beautiful! I am glad for you and I hope your mum is well. Have an amazing 2016!
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Thanks for your kind comments. I wish you also a wonderful year ahead.
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So sorry about your mom. I hope she’s doing better. The pictures are gorgeous. Looks like a fabulous time with good food and wine. 🍷
Cheers to a great 2016.
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Thanks so much Wendy. It was a great holiday and a nice start to the year. Hope you have a great 2016.
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Beautiful photos, Miriam! I hope you, your mom, and the rest of your family have a healthy and happy new year!
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Thanks so much for your kind wishes. I wish you the same 🙂
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Thanks so much, Miriam! 🙂
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I’m glad you mom is better, and hope she continues to improve. Your vacation looked wonderful…beautiful pictures!
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Thanks for reading Ann, and for your good wishes. Happy new year to you.
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How scary for you, I hope you mum is doing much better. Looks like you had a great time and nothing better than cooling off in the ocean on a hot day!
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Thanks Anne. Mum is stable and yes, the ocean is a great refresher!
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Your holidays sounds just wonderful – a real breath of fresh air for you all. The photos are sensational! All the best for 2016 and living in the now.
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Thank you so much Debbie. All the best to you as well 🙂
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Hope everything goes well for your Mum, sending best wishes.
Looks like you’ve had a revitalising stay in such a stunning setting, lucky you! 😉
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We had a great time away, thanks!
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Looks so pretty. And I’m planning on living more in the moment this year too.
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Thanks Chris. Happy new year to you 🙂
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Hope your mum is better now. Amazing photographs Miriam I think you had a fabulous time and a Happy New Year.
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Hope your mum is doing better now. Looks like a beautiful place – I’ll have to add that to my bucket list!
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Thanks Jenny. And yes, the Eyre Peninsula is stunning. A long trip, but well worth the drive!
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This is really beautiful Miriam. Thanks for sharing. I hope your mother is doing all right. It is always scary having that kind of stuff happen.
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Thanks so much for your kind wishes. Yes it is scary but mum is stable.
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Glad to hear that. 😌
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Ok, I could just pitch a tent and never go anywhere else. The pictures are gorgeous.
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Glad you enjoyed.
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Lovely photos. The Eyre Peninsula is on our bucket list too, I’ll be pushing it up the list now. Best wishes for 2016 and I hope your Mum bounces back to good health.
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Thanks for your good wishes. Yes, the Eyre Peninsula is definitely worth visiting, especially the area around Port Lincoln (see my other post on Loving Lincoln). A very special place.
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All the best to you and your family in 2016. This place looks amazing!
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Thank you very much 🙂
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This is beautiful… thanks for sharing
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My pleasure.
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awesome pictures!!! esp that of the rocky coast!!!!
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Thank you. It was a stunning coastline.
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