I wanna go see those islands, so we took a short flight over the islands and out to the reef.
Tomorrow I will show you the reef.
We passed through Bakers Swamp without noticing anything. Then reached our last dot on the map for this trip - Larras Lee and saw this. The roadside monument says: In Memory of WILLIAM LEE (1794 - 1870) of "Larras Lake" a pioneer of the sheep and cattle industry and first member for Roxburgh under responsible government (1856 - 1859). This stone was erected by his descendants. --- 1938 --- This is a repost from a few days ago. Thinking I would use this for this week’s Taphophile Tragics post I dug a little further into William Lee’s story, it’s a very colonial Australian one. William was born of convict parents, living his childhood years around the Sydney region. In his early 20s he was issued with some government cattle, recommended as a suitable settler and granted 134 acres at Kelso near Bathurst. He was one of the first in the area and did well. A few years later he was granted a ram and an increase in his land to 300 acres. William developed a r
What a great place. Queensland. Love the last shot.
ReplyDeleteIt was stunning, this flight was the highlight of the trip but a hard pick among so many wonderful things I've seen. Makes me love Queensland again (but only in the winter time).
DeleteI didn't quite make it to Queensland this year apart from a short foray 4km over the border, but your last shot makes me want to pack up and head there immediately!
ReplyDeleteI've just got home and I want to pack up and head there too.
DeleteWhat a great way to see the reef. Gorgeous views once more.
ReplyDeleteThere are more gorgeous views to come on this flight. I'm glad I decided to ignore my budget and do it anyway
DeleteHow absolutely dreamy.
ReplyDeleteThat last shot!!
It's going straight to Tumblr!
Yes it was stunning.
DeleteAll shots are gorgeous but the last one takes my breathe away!
ReplyDeleteI had other shots of this inlet and Whitehaven beach ,,. makes me wish I have posted more of them but I didn't want to wear everyone out with posting too many.
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