Is that a Coolibah tree beside the abandoned house? Every Australian knows about Coolibah trees because the bush ballad Waltzing Matilda is nigh on our unoffical national anthem but most of us live nowhere near the inland where they grow. Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a Coolibah tree, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
"To muse, to creep, to halt at will, to gaze ... such sweet wayfaring"
William Wordsworth
Now that's really what the Wurrambungles is all about - the amazing geology, and even an eastern grey in the foreground! I'd love to camp there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a view to wake up to! Beautiful blend of nature's colours. Thanks Joan :D)
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous photo.. I haven't been up that way in a long long time, I must put it on my list.. We are off to Tassie today :)
ReplyDeleteall I can say is...wow :) what a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteA great ad for Australia. The light in this shot is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot, Joan! Love all the different layers.
ReplyDeleteThere's some great Aussie campgrounds out there! This looks great - we haven't explored this area nearly as much as we'd like as we're often passing through!!
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