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
Yes, every so often in winter here, I want to get out as soon as I am up and walk down to Centennial Park and then the harbour ... love the fog ...
ReplyDeleteOh these are fantastic! Love the clothesline one and the one of the bird.
ReplyDeleteAt 15, I spent a school holiday in Mudgee with family friends.I fell in love with the baker boy. I joined the swim club and won lots of races. It was my first taste of country life. Unfortunately I wasn't impressed with the country dances where the boys got drunk and had punch ups.
ReplyDeleteI didn't return for about 45 years when I visited there on a wine tour. I was impressed with the quality of the wines. Have one for me.
Great set of shots!
ReplyDeleteJulie, I'm with you ... fog makes wonderful mystery in photos.
ReplyDeleteMegan, the success of the clothesline at the beach made me notice this one. It was another case of colour coordination.
Diane, my first venture away from family and home was on a school trip to the Blue Mountains (a big trip from Qld). I saw snow for the first time and fell in love with the place. I'm teetotal so will save the wine for you.
JM, thanks.
The mist makes it look dream-like.
ReplyDeletethe clothes-dustbin photo made me smile - they correspond so well.
ReplyDeleteAnd while the Australians are happy with fog (eeeeeh?) the Germans are happy with the first day with blue sky and sun for weeks.