"To muse, to creep, to halt at will, to gaze ... such sweet wayfaring" William Wordsworth
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Airlie beach
When we see the turquoise water of Airlie Beach I feel like we have found the tropics. And look at the Whitsunday Islands, the home of idyllic island resorts, out there on the horizon.
I have been wondering what these spots are like in Summer. I found the winter weather just perfect whereas I think I would find summer too hot and humid.
I am not sure if things are more crowded in Summer, perhaps on the beach but the caravan parks are full in Winter with sun seekers from down south.
Tumbleweed It was August (known to be a windy month of the year) and it was blowing a gale. Tumbleweeds hurtled across our path, pressed forward by the busy wind. While I was photographing the tumbleweed, I braved the icy blast to find a few more tiny flowers and fruits by the roadside.
The Pinnacles, Broken Hill Clear blue sky is very dull! But there is something of interest in the image. These odd shaped mountains appear on the skyline just outside the city. I had planned otherwise for my closing sky today. On a hill outside town there are wonderful sandstone sculptures which I saw the last time I was here. I planned to photograph them against the setting sun but we left our run too late, so you don’t get to see them until our return journey.
I sailed around the Whitsundays, the last time back in the early '90s. Probably much changed in the intervening quarter century.
ReplyDeleteI'm not keen on boats but having been here I can see the allure of sailing in the Whitsunday's so many gorgeous islands and the reef as well.
DeleteI haven't been there but it looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe area is delightful. Worth a drive one day Diane.
DeleteAh! to be there right now .... isn't that sparkling blue just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd my photo didn't do it justice!
DeleteI've only been to the Whitsundays once in summer. Must say it's looking gorgeous on a winter's day.
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering what these spots are like in Summer. I found the winter weather just perfect whereas I think I would find summer too hot and humid.
DeleteI am not sure if things are more crowded in Summer, perhaps on the beach but the caravan parks are full in Winter with sun seekers from down south.
Ooooo - wouldn't I have fun on my paddler out there?!
ReplyDeleteLots to explore.
(that sandcastle is freaking me out a bit).
There are lots of secret coves for you to visit in your paddler. I will show you some tomorrow I think.
DeleteAs for that sandcastle, it must have been a lot of work to build.