Cherished Moments

University town

teaching hospital

historic colleges

grand Victorian architecture

spreading green lawns

beautiful English trees

add character to its surrounds.

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Basking in the sun

picnickers with wicker baskets

enjoying a leisurely tea

watching punters

glide along the river

cyclists ride

bicycle track

riverside path.

~

A beautiful day

spring blossoms

add colour

garden ambience

impressing memories

connecting

friends

déjà vu!

 

Come Flea With Me!

To market, flea market
such an exciting
place to be
~
Lots of bric-a-brac
collectibles
antiques
you name it
they’ve got it!
~
People come
 far and wide
weekend market
 variety
stalls
~
Local
home grown produce
home made cakes
jams
and honey
~
Families
children and adults
browsing
picking up
a bargain
here and there
~
Interesting down under
culture
buskers
with their instruments
adding to
the fun
for everyone!
~
Handmade soaps
sweet scented candles
art and plants
or some artisan chocolates
and a cuppa with me?

Arty And Crafty …

Artistic

converted spaces

for art and craft.

~

Large bright courtyard

music concerts

harpist

guitarist

violinist

play at regular intervals.

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Local craftsmen

colourful textiles

woollen

cotton

knitwear.

~

Leatherware

handmade

beautifully crafted

bags, belts, boots.

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Portrait artists

skilfully sketch

using crayon

pencil.

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This unique space

city fringe

attracts many

to visit

enjoy

experience

the Old Meat Market

creatively redeveloped.

~

City of trams

gardens

theatre

art and craft

bookshops

dinner on the tramcar

perhaps?

 

Rainforest Canopy

Sunlight shimmered

across rippling waters

The towering redwood trees

by the mountain lake

Small but cosy cabins

Nature hikes

Picnic by the falls

or a swim

Picturesque views of

the Yarra Valley

Campsites nestled amongst

the rainforest reserve

Beautiful variety of wildlife

birds and trees, native flowers

It’s summer magic!

A Postcard With Love

Where East meets West

An elegant home

The Grand Old Dame

A profusion of red and white Bougainvillea

and palm trees

by the terrace gardens

at the poolside

Sheer luxury

on this tropical isle.

~

Well known writers and poets

have stayed here

have been so inspired

by its beauty and history

Large and airy rooms

balconies overlooking

the vast ocean

Heritage by the sea.

~

The grand ballroom with crystal chandeliers

A popular venue

for functions and concerts

book launches

Dining outlets

fine and casual

or out on the patio

overlooking the seafront

Smooth jazz music

fine food at 1885

friends beckoning me

See you later …