The wildflowers in Western Australia have really been showing off this year. There’s been lots of rain so it’s been a bumper year for blooms. It reminds of when I was a 19 year old and on a wet wildflower bus tour in the Margaret River region of WA with a girlfriend. It was supposed … More Wild and Blooming Free
When the power went off on Easter Saturday it was a chance to get back to basics and pretend we’re camping. But nothing lasts forever, not even a virtual camping trip. … More No Power, No Worries
“The Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson If that’s true then the flowers at the Blue Lotus Water Garden in Yarra Junction must be the happiest on the planet. Located just off the Warburton highway, barely an hour from home, I found a glorious landscape. Lakes and ponds, filled with thousands of water lilies … More Blue Lotus Love
Don’t you hate it when things don’t turn out like you plan? Today was my sister’s birthday and I’d planned to spoil her with a gift of a massage at a nearby wellness centre. It was supposed to be a surprise. Afterwards I’d planned a lunch at the cafe and garden centre together with my kids. … More Surprises on Saturday
I know I’ve said it before but since starting this blog I’ve become so much more mindful. Everywhere I go I see life with grateful eyes. From the mountains to the ocean and everything in between … even in my backyard. With the right perspective the ordinary moments become extraordinary. This week Frank’s Tuesday photo … More Embracing Nature’s Beauty
One of the things I love about traveling is the joy and discovery of walking in nature. Treks in the mountains, to waterfalls, by lakes and in the forests often lead to finding wildflowers. Even in the stark outback we’ve found them … stunning gifts of nature. I have no idea what the name of … More Flower Power Friday
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