Look and see.

How's your week been?  

Two of my grandchildren had birthdays this week, 

so we have had some wonderful family time.

But in between I've been trying to see in a different way. 

Looking as if seeing things for the first time.

Appreciating patterns, shapes and the space between.

 It's surprising what you see when you look through different eyes, isn't it?

Bye for now

Dry Spring

It's been dry here, but we're hopeful it will improve.  

There's beauty in it anyway.

Japanese Children's Festival

Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden was host to the 

Japanese Children's festival a couple of weeks ago.
The sixth of it's kind to be held in this beautiful setting. 

We were welcomed with  kites in all colours & sizes
& there were kite making workshops too.

  We meandered along the path leading through the trees

No prizes for guessing who wasn't long in finding the cup cake stall!

The dancers were an absolute delight, and this gentleman 

was thoroughly enjoying himself!

Some families got into the spirit, and everyone had fun.  

The beautiful Japanese Gardens and bright red bridge

 were the perfect location.

I took a couple of the photos earlier in the year like the one above left, so on the day the tea house was buzzing with people enjoying a cuppa and a bite to eat provided by volunteers. And the trees below had nearly lost their leaves but I had to include this photo from earlier because it is so vibrant. I believe it is a type of Crepe Myrtle.

This fish was just one of many being displayed to show us the different colours. Dear follower Midori has let me know that this is a Koinobori or carp.  If you like things with a Japanese twist, hop over and take a look at her blog,you'll be glad you did!

This rainbow lorikeet couldn't work out what all the fuss was about!

Even dancers have to relax sometime......oh what a feeling!

Our sweet grand daughter gave the sushi a tick of approval!

And then it was time to head home, after a fantastic day out.  Next year I hope our son and daughter in law who is from Japan, will be able to come along as well, and we can all wear the beautiful kimono's that her family gave us at the wedding last year. Maybe you could join us too!

Walk in the bush on a rainy day.

No need for words today. I went for a walk and it was raining and that's all there is to say.  Come and join me as we meander down the bush track in the rain, but wait, the sun comes out for a second and then just as quickly disappears. Never mind, it'll be out again in a minute!

Hope you didn't get wet!  I did a bit, but somehow it didn't matter much.....

Glad we could share our walk in the bush and look forward to the next one:))

I'm thinking you probably have a favourite place for a quiet walk.. would love to hear about it.  See you again soon, Janexx