Wanna know why I give thanks every day that my forebears chose to settle in the the Lucky Country ???? Just take a look.
As we count down to Australia Day, our National Day, on 26 January we have been experiencing a bit of what Australia is so famous for this week, beautiful Summer weather on the beaches.
My rock pool rocked this week
An Aussie rite of passage, a boy being a boy
Crystal clear ocean
The light was amazing
the fragrances too
We launched our latest boat
as the tide came in
We cooled off
and played in the sand
We checked out the talent as they checked on us
The baby boombers on parade
The little surfer girls
and the queen of tides
The dogs loved it
We got in
We splashed around and thanked heaven for Aussie girls
and that, my friends, was our week in the water, on the Beaches here in Australia.
Not sure if it's luck or good planning but I'm convinced, that which ever way you slice it, I am living in paradise.
I share lots of these photos on face book and twitpics throughout the week, so if you would like a fix of the ocean join me there.
Thanks for all your lovely comments. Blogger is being naughty again and not allowing me to write comments on blogs that have Word Verification...... so why not turn it off. Here's how. Go to the Settings tab in your dash board. In settings go to the comments tab. Scroll down to "Show Word verification for comments" and click no. This makes it so much easier for people to comment....so watch them grow.
Today I am partying here
Hubby wants to know what beach this is Carolyn? We both enjoyed these beautifully captured pics.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend ~
TTFN~
Hugs,
Marydon
Hi Marydon
DeleteThey are a collection of Beaches Avalon Beach, Palm Beach Clareville and Taylors Point. We are spoilt for choice on the planets biggest island that is Australia and 80% of us live on the coast as the red centre is a desert.
Carolyn xx
I would definitely call this paradise! Your pictures are so fun! I'm glad you had a wonderful week at the beach!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Oh such beautiful pictures! It looks like you had a wonderful time in paradise.
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos Carolyn! we are certainly living in the lucky country! Kate x
ReplyDeleteWe have had such beautiful weather lately, and it looks like you've been lapping it up. I'm convinced you are living in paradise as we are too down here. Leahx
ReplyDeletesweeeeeet xxx
ReplyDeleteyep, nothing beats this wonderful country of ours Carolyn. thanks for the great pics. Jx
ReplyDeleteLove this post my friend, we sure are lucky I'm looking forward to our Aussie Day too.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Always Wendy
Great photos. You are truly blessed living there.
ReplyDeleteThe tide queen is so sweet! Looks like everyone had a great time. Here in sunny California, we are having great weather during the day. The nights are colder. We do need some rain, though. Enjoy the week! Linda
Wow, what a special way to spend the last bit of the holiday :) Looks just glorious xo
ReplyDeleteYou wowed me with this post. These photos are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt sure does look like paradise!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for bringing your post to Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
Wow Carolyn, I didn't know they call it the "Lucky country", but I can certainly see why. Thanks for making me smile as I vicariously enjoyed your fun times through these beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Michelle
These photos are just beautiful Carolyn and it looks like you have had a fabulous week. i have been loving this sunshine and all week I have been thinking the same thing as you - we live in God's country :) xx
ReplyDeleteThese are GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for sharing your paradise with us, it is truly beautiful there.
ReplyDeletexoxox
Wow, what a gorgeous place you live in!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it for me!!!
I'm just so jealous looking at your photos. I'm freezing and would much rather be sprawled on the beach there!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Hi.. visiting from adventures in dinner. Love your pictures! Looks like a great day :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I knew you wouldn't let me down. So glad to see pictures of something other than snow.
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much for taking the time to share at our Pin'Inspiration party this week. I really hope that you can take part in my "Beat the Winter Blues" party on Saturday. :-)