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
Thank you so much for your blogs, Joan Elizabeth :-) I've enjoyed every one of them. If you decide to continue next year, I'll be keen to follow whatever road/s you take. Have a great festive season and good health for the future. Cheers - Elaine in Brisbane
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have enjoyed the Blogs Elaine. I will almost certainly continue. I just have to decide what to do to keep it interesting for me to do.
DeleteThat blue is amazing and the butterfly looks so big!
ReplyDeleteIt is big JM. I was stunned at how beautiful they are. One of the highlights of the trip.
DeleteWhat a beauty. Hope you enjoy your break and will be awaiting your return.
ReplyDeleteYes I will enjoy my break Susan. I am working a lot at the moment but do get a holiday break in December but not planning to go anywhere this year.
DeleteI have enjoyed this blog but must admit I have been finding it hard to keep up with everyone's blog. I hope you continue I have enjoyed having you as a blog friend.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant blue.
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