Saturday, March 24, 2012

last look

time to head for home.
gravity won't hold me here.
the ride was an education.
I put my boots up and down across
a tiny part of a very large continent.

a few memories..
 the Overland train across South Australia
and views of The Grampians
as the miles rolled by.
making wine ...thank you!
a tree that once housed a man, his wife and
where they bore and raised 16 children.
faith and fortitude in the 1850s in a very
rural australia.
one sheep shearer watching another compete.
I had the pleasure of meeting a few.
It was a great day.
a kangaroo along the road
a cat I fell in love with
an amazing evening
at Paris Cat Jazz Club with guest Mirko Guerrini from Florence
on tenor sax. each and every musician was exceptional.
a rock stack I left in a hot but beautiful
preserve
the most amazing head of hair
back country
a happy swim at the Melbourne Zoo
parting shot....
one laid back kangaroo.
thanks for the ride Australia!

14 comments:

  1. safe travels home, nance. wonderful pics.

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    1. thanks Velma! looking forward to home soil!

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  2. so glad you enjoyed your adventures - just wish I could come to join you for the "Blues" at Long Ridge - might have to buy a Lotto ticket

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    1. I am a loyal lottery investor!
      Would love if you could come make some blue.

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  3. Have not been good about keeping up, but wanted to chime in here to say, "Safe journey homeward bound"...your boots gathered some pretty special dust! Welcome back stateside. No doubt your adventures have left indelible marks :>]]

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  4. I'm a Melbournian and I've never heard of that tree...can you tell me more, where is it?

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  5. I'm a Melbournian and I've never heard of that tree...can you tell me more, where is it?

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    1. This tree is actually far from Melbourne in Black Springs of the Barossa Valley!

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    2. WOW...South Australia, I'll have to look it up, thanks for teaching this Australian something she didn't know. I've just looked it up here:
      http://www.southaustralianhistory.com.au/herbig.htm
      Many Thanks :-)

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    3. you are welcome! although the tree is showing her signs of old age the story is amazing!

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  6. That tree is astounding - thank you for showing it.

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    1. you are welcome...most amazing story!

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  7. I will never forget the picture of the laid back kangaroo, ever, even if I get Alzheimer's!

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    1. ha, ha! And when all else fails
      follow the kangaroo's lead!

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