Tuesday started cold, frosty & foggy.
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The grass covered in frost taken from the back verandah. |
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Along the top of the sleepers. |
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Ice on the pond. |
After much debating & deliberation with our morning coffee, we came to the decision to head out to get some parts for our trailer, which needs a bit of TLC. Made some lunch & thermos to take with us & headed off. As we were going to be close to Braeside Park, we made that our destination for lunch & a walk. Somewhere we've been before, but not for a proper walk. Um... a lot of photos were taken, so join me as we potter along.
Starting with the tree sculptures, which I have posted before with one of my quilts, but there are several more than what I showed.
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The view while eating lunch. |
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The pelicans. |
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Sugar Glider. |
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More of the Sugar Gliders. |
The tree below has many animals.
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A wombat peeking out. |
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A large lizard or maybe goanna. |
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A koala and kangaroo. |
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Pharlap and either trainer or jockey.
This was one of our famous race horses who was trained in this area. |
Carrying on with the rest of the walk, we saw many interesting bits and pieces, so here are some I snapped.
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One of several ponds & dams throughout the park. |
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A post for your camera, but it was at such an angle, all I could capture was sky or grass. Due to being quite old, the climatic conditions etc., it had moved over the years. Could be remedied if someone would do it. |
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Snake signs appear quite regularly on my blog...................😏 |
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Teepees again, but this time not at the beach. |
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Bracken fern, all green & lush, but such a nuisance in a lot of places after being introduced in colonial days. |
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Now this was a lovely little surprise. A painted stone, very like what I've seen on my friend Kate's blog in the UK. I didn't see any more, but hopefully this pretty one will make many more people smile. |
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Reflections in more water we saw. |
And for a few trees, very much favourites of mine, but I try not to overwhelm you with too many.
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So sculptural. |
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Notice the beautiful markings on this log. |
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And eucalyptus leaves, so pretty in colour & shape. |
After picking up some trailer parts, we headed for home. Stopped in Tooradin to have a cup of take away tea and snapped these few pictures along the banks of Sawtell's Inlet.
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A rather grotesque carved gargoyle. I've never seen him before, but we usually go to the cafe on the other side of the highway. |
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The tide coming in from Westernport Bay & flowing down what I always think of as a river, though it's only a tidal inlet. |
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Looking further down the inlet. |
That was our Tuesday and although freezing to start with, the rest of the day was lovely and sunny and made a difference as we actually had an "outing" with social distancing firmly in mind. I'm still not game enough to venture anywhere there might be lots of people close to each other. Luckily most of our outings are just us two & we don't need to gather as some people do. We'll wait and see what the future holds for being out & about.
OH.......one last bit of trivia from the weekend. We did make a very short trip up the highway to see this parked at the weigh-in station before it made it's way to one of the big power stations in the LaTrobe Valley.
This load was being pulled by 3 prime movers and being pushed by two more. It was huge and could only travel during the night as the road needed to be closed, so it could use either side of the highway.
There were also many support vehicles and these loads always cause quite a stir & lots of people taking photos. Whoops, just like me, who finds them fascinating.
OK, my lot for now.
Take care all, stay safe & huggles from down under.
Susan.
I like it when trees, which have been felled, are turned into sculptures. A good way to honour the tree. That little painted stone is very pretty x
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. I love trees & to see them honored in carving is great & we have plenty here in Victoria. Think I've shown a few others over the years. Didn't think we had any of the painted stones over here, so will have to keep my eyes open if we are out.
DeleteGreat photos, glad you have finally been "out and about". Mind boggling to think about the logistics of planning the moving along the highways.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy. The "mega" loads are mind boggling.
DeleteBrrr, it does look cold there. Glad you managed a day out, a nice place for a walk with lots of interest and things to see. I love those tree sculptures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. It is cold at the moment, but our wood burner is looking & feeling wonderful. There are some tree sculptures in the west of our state that depict people from WW2. They are amazing.
DeleteThe tree sculptures are wonderful. So pleased you are feeling you can get out and about but taking great care.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen, though still feel uncomfortable around too many people.
DeleteThose tree sculptures are gorgeous and make me want to get my chisels out and carve things into a large log that we have in our wood store. I need to practise carving on willow as I have never used it before. Loads of big willow branches came down in the last storm and it's rubbish as a burning wood. If it's dry over the next few days I will pick up a big branch and see how I get on with carving it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cherie. That sounds interesting & can't wait to see how it goes.
DeleteReally enjoyed being taken along on your walk.
ReplyDeleteStunning sculptures from fallen trees, talented people who made those.
Thanks Julie. Yes, very talented indeed.
DeleteThose tree sculptures are amazing and I lvoe the bare trees too. so glad you got a wee outing - I"m nervous about being out yet - enjoying the peace and quiet too much lol
ReplyDeleteThanks Fil. Wish you could be coming & see them for yourself, but alas, it won't be happening soon.
DeleteWow, the tree sculptures are very cool! Such talented people in the world! Thanks for taking us along on your walk 💕 xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy. We might get there together one day, when we are able to go out more.
DeleteWhat a super walk, it sounds as if you had a great time. I love the tree carvings and all the things you spotted whilst out and about. Love the pretty little stone too. I'm glad the sun came out for you. Take care:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie. Not had much sunshine since.
DeleteLovely post and pictures … those tree sculptures are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan, they are amazing.
DeleteA lovely frosty morning :) Thanks for taking me along on your walk, I enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Louise. Not frosty this morning, but blowing a hooley outside.
DeleteThe tree sculptures are amazing, much more intricate than any that I have ever seen. You must be loving your woodburner whilst you have such frosty mornings. Stay cosy. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. I'll try & show a few more places we've got carvings in the coming months (hopefully). Our woodburner is definitely warming & great to look at too.
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