Waiting

Doctor's appointments are renowned for being delayed so it was no surprise when I turned up to be told that the doctor was running a little late and perhaps I'd like to go and have a coffee and they would phone me when it was my turn.  I had a coffee before I left home to drive the 40 minutes down the winding mountain road through rain forest towards the coast and my appointment in the little town of Bellingen.  So I grabbed my umbrella and knowing my camera was in my handbag I wandered down the side street to see what I could see.

With no expectations I wasn't disappointed. 

Tin roofed cottages brimming with spring flowers, sweet smelling jasmine, delicious wisteria, 

azaleas and buttery banksia rose, rainbow lorikeets feasting on grevillea's nectar.

 Mallard-type ducks puddling about close to the creek,

 and all the time looming clouds promising rain. 

In no time at all my phone was ringing and I fumbled to answer it with camera and umbrella in hand!  The waiting was over and it was my turn next.  Shucks!  I hurried back disappointed to have to leave but realising that sometimes waiting can be enjoyable.  

What do you do when you have to wait for an appointment?  

Do you carry a book to keep you amused or start up a conversation, 

or perhaps you browse through a magazine?  

I hope you don't sit and get agitated!

Bye for now