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
Its been wonderful to follow you on this expedition. Good luck with your retirement plans. Hopefully not too long before you are on the road again.
ReplyDeleteI expect it will be at least 6 months before we do anything really interesting. I am glad you enjoyed going in the trip with us.
DeleteWhat a lovely welcome home!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wattle. retirement is fun.
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