Hello again....and apologies for being M. I. A.!
David, J and I decided to spontaneously jump on a flight to Queensland and try our hand at some R & R. Although we live in a holiday maker's paradise, downing tools in your own home is a feat we have NOT mastered, even when we have the best intentions!
Luckily, we have family who live on acreage in the magnificent
Tallebudgera Valley. When we lived at
Avoca Beach we loved their annual visit to us but this summer they generously provided us with everything we needed. Beautiful accommodation, stunningly pool, transportation and the very best inclusion; wonderful company for us all. (Including a same-age cousin for J to play with + sheep, dogs, chickens and peacocks to chase and bush to explore!) Heaven!
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| It's a hard day, drinking Coronas at 10 am on a pool float! |
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| The 6 week age apart cousins re-bond first late night, watching...wrestling!? Eeek! |
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| The big boy's daily ritual was of meeting the trawlers at 6 am and getting the freshest seafood for lunch and eating a 'breakfast' pie hot from the baker's first batch! (I sooo loved the sleep-ins!!!) |
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| A tad of shopping was done - I wish this bronze by a local artist would fit in my luggage allowance of 10 kg! |
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| Found some really inspiring multi media artwork too! Drool! |
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| Holidays mean real-estate stalking too! I love the part sand-blasted glass railing on this stunner at Flat Rock. |
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| 'Farm' inspiration! Could imagine ourselves here in a heart-beat! |
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| Dining luxuriantly at another stunning locale! |
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| What a view for breakfast! |
We had such a great time away that we have already booked our return flights to celebrate my Sister-in-law's 50th birthday in six weeks time!
Yee Ha!
x KL
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Looks like a lovely getaway! Good on you for taking some R & R! Those art finds look gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where you had gotten to! Glad to hear that you were off having a lovely break. And to be coming back up here so soon - lucky girl!
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xxo
welcome back, you have been missed.
ReplyDeletewe may have walked right past each other as i am at Burleigh Beach every day or two.
Pen :)
Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just have to get away!
The change of pace can make all the difference.
I love the real estate stalking part of holidays too!
Great place to get new ideas not done in your own area.
Have a great day.
x Jode
It's good to have you back KL <3
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Looks VERY relaxing. And you are so right - no matter where you live, it is being somewhere different which makes it a holiday. A fresh perspective, no chores to do (or even to feel guilty about NOT doing), different scents and sights - all so necessary to recharge the batteries.
ReplyDeleteI feel so very humbled by all your comments. Truely humbled. Thank you! Am looking forward to 'getting my groove' back and catching up on all your bloggy news too!
ReplyDeletex KL