This chap smells the garden mint and welcomes us home with a smile, come rain or shine. It is as if his hand gesture is pointing in recognition; “it’s you, you’re back!” 🙂
Flamingos in the mist
After a break of only one week I have found it incredibly difficult to get back into the swing of life in Sydney. The memory of our vacation in the uncomplicated, tropical Winter climate of Port Douglas stands in stark contrast to the daily routine of (relative) cold, traffic and gym based exercise life to which I have returned.
Making sense of the polarised forces at work have highlighted what a cluttered life I lead, holding on to too much emotionally and physically. It is no wonder that I feel sluggish as I haul the baggage of my past around with me. I stand facing a barricade of feelings and possessions that I need to clear from my path.
Cleanliness next to nature
Shower and bathe outside to the sound of birdsong while palm filtered sunlight illuminates your skin.
Pink Flamingo Falls
Warm water falls to keep the pool at a comfortable 29oC
Winter beauties
Like a person possessed I have accumulated quite a number of pictures of flowers while in Port Douglas, Australia. The one on the left is a member of the ginger family, I have no idea what the other two are, any suggestions would be gratefully received.
Winter swim
Do I really have to go in the pool again?
Mermaids?
Each time I walk past these water lilies my imagination takes a plunge into fantasy, I see green fish or exotic mermaids taking a dive into the pond.
Morning shadows
Huge terracotta pots line the walkway to the villas. Each one is home to small fish, papyrus and water lilies.
Tropical beauty
The Pink Flamingo Resort is home away from home; 10 villas with their own courtyards, (inside and) outside baths and showers. This is a picture of a water lily taken just outside our villa.
Tropical winter breeze
A three hour flight north to Cairns, far from the hustle and bustle of Sydney. A comfortable 28oC is plenty warm enough for shorts and tee shirts. I love tropical north Queensland, deep red, orange and pink flowers of the ginger plants contrast beautifully against so many shades of vibrant green. There was a strong breeze blowing in from the Pacific while we were having lunch in Palm Cove.
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