I hope I never lose my sense of wonder.
Or my desire to seek out beauty in the world.
Last weekend in Marysville I walked through Gallipoli Park in town with it’s beautiful sculptures and reflective garden. But we discovered so much more to this area. Less than 15 minutes from town the road turns into a track and winds, higher and higher …
Cloud painted the mountains a powdery white and the air was brisk. We kept stopping the car along the way, the views were so surreal.
I wondered how much we’d see at the top. Whether the drive would be worth it. It reminds me that in life our thoughts and worries often cloud our reality.
How could I have doubted? It was breath taking. I love it when something exceeds my expectations.
How often do we really take in what’s around us? To look at everything with open eyes and an open heart. Life’s too short not to be lived fully. All around us was magic.
Down below the world was at our feet. Marysville was in the distance. So were all my worries, at least for the moment.
And isn’t that what matters? The here and now and everything that surrounds us.
I could have stayed on that mountain for ever but we had children to get home to and a waterfall walk still waiting … new paths I was keen to explore.
Steavensons Falls is 122 metres high and one of the tallest waterfalls in Victoria. It’s flood lit at night. If we’d only had another day here we would have come back …
But I was content with our daylight walk. I took photos but sometimes it’s more than just capturing memories, it’s simply enjoying the moment.
Where ever we are, appreciating what’s around us. Letting nature do her magic. Hearing the roar of the water and feeling it’s strength.
Letting cares fall away as we stood at the top of the falls … something we can do anywhere. By being mindful and slowing down, breathing deeply and taking in the wonder of life, in all its roughness and calmness.
In all the rocky patches I’m navigating and the emotional turmoil I’m wading through, I take heart in the fact that there’s always a way. Just as the water flows down this rock face. There’s always a way through, whatever life throws at us.
All we have to do is keep our eyes and heart open to the beauty that surrounds us.
Wishing you all calm waters, beautiful views and a wonderful week ahead.
This is my second instalment for Jo’s Monday Walk.
I just love your thoughts around your travels. Gives me double satisfaction when it comes to enjoying your journeys!
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I’m so glad, thanks Alok.
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Gorgeous photos Miriam! Would love to visit one day. 🙂
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Hope you get there Suzanne, it’s well worth it. 🙂
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The views look spectacular. Seems crisp and cool there…great for a walk.
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Absolutely … a perfect winters day for a walk.
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Another excellent trip, Miriam
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I always love waterfall pictures. I’ve been searching my area to find something like this… rushing water, waterfalls… but I’ve been unable to find anything. I’m so jealous…. escaping somewhere like this sounds great right now…
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Come with me, I’ll take you. Close your eyes and imagine yourself there, hearing the roar of the waterfall, getting sprayed by the water and laughing ourselves silly …
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🙂
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The clouds really do look surreal! Beautiful Miriam!
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Thanks Divya, hope you’re well. xo
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Wowsa!!
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Hello Miriam,
I would love to get together on one of your travel journey. Amazing pictures, and as always you always have interesting content.
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Thanks so much, you’re welcome to come with me any time!
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A sense of wonder keeps the heart and soul young. I hope I never lose my sense of it either.
Your pictures are beautiful!
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I can’t help but think of all the times I’ve been highway-driving, have come across a scene that causes me to look twice, gave thought about stopping, but then have carried on by.
Your photos at the overlook are incredible. And I think now that I must find my way out onto a similar ledge the next time I’m driving through mountains. My wife and I are on out way south to North Carolina soon. Our route will take us through the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia. I think I might push a little harder than in the past to try and convince her a stop would be just the thing to kick off our vacation. We both could benefit from renewing our senses of wonder.
Thanks, again, Miriam for letting us along of this most recent of your travels.
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It truly looks magical up on the tops, Miriam, and I love waterfalls. Thank you so much for your link. 🙂 It will be a privilege to include this on Monday. Hope you’re managing to keep the positive thoughts going through the week.
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Thanks Jo, the positive thoughts seem to wane like a yo-yo! But I’m trying, always trying … enjoy the rest of your week Jo. 🙂
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Bless! 🙂
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There is something triggered from deep in our souls when we are among the mountains. Something unspoken, yet so tangible as to not be denied. A feeling of being close to the beginning, where it all started, back home. Majesty unparalleled.
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I agree. I always fill more at peace when I’m in the mountains. Thank you for your lovely comment.
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Wintery skies and scenery are always lovely, as are your photos of this walk. Thanks Miriam.
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Glad you enjoyed, thanks so much Carol.
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The waterfalls are beautiful. I love to see them, don’t get a chance here in NYC. Please adore these views. People tend to take them for granted.
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I never take beautiful views for granted … any time spent in nature is treasured. Hope you’re having a good week Andrew.
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Yes, I am. Thanks.
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The waterfalls are wonderful.
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They sure are Wendy.
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Absolutely gorgeous pictures and an even more beautiful description of the visit, you made each moment come alive. 🙂
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Aw, such a lovely comment, thank you kindly. 🙂
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These are absolutely beautiful views. Never lose that wonder and appreciation of the beauty that surrounds you 🙂
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Thanks Jackie and no, I don’t plan to. There’s too much beauty in this world to appreciate. xo 🙂
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Definitely so much to look at 🙂
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That’s one of my favorite Lao Tzu quotes. Love it. I can almost hear the roaring waters. Your photos and reflections are wonderful; thanks for sharing. 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Karen.
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Haha! I guess there’s a reason they set up Scenic View Spots! Thanks for sharing your day. Didn’t your kids want to come along?
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No. They’d been before and were happy to stay home and do their own thing. Which was fine by us. They’re getting older now and more independent.
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Ah, yes. I remember reaching that age!
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I believe you will always keep your sense of wonder. And I hope you will always keep sharing it with us through the photos and words on your blog! Thanks, Miriam!
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Aw, aren’t you sweet. Thank you Ann. xo
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Done! Now I know where I will take the kids for our next day trip! Stunning!!! And I couldn’t agree more with you. Breathtaking and we need to let it happen and truly sink in. There’s so much beauty out there!
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There is. And hope you make it there. It’s so pretty and the kids will love the playground in town.
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I think we once stopped there on our way to Mt Buller years ago…
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Love love love your post❤ Magic is everywhere and happiness consists in letting go from time to time & breath in the beauty of what’s around us ❤
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So very true Maja. You and I definitely speak the same language. ♥
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Indeed ❤
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Beautiful Miriam. The scenery here reminds me of places in Tassie, lookouts, rivers and waterfalls.
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Love the second instalment even more, those views are incredible. So pleased today I’ve decided to walk all of Jo’s Monday walks 🙂
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Lots of walking today. I’ve yet to go back and finish mine. Thanks so much for reading Becky. 🙂
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and likewise 😀
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Loved it
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