Owls and Orchids

 
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time”. Sir John Lubbock

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The Gold Coast as we left.

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“I still need more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently”. Ernest Hemingway

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Today was D Day, D for Departure. We left relatively early so that I could see a Kinesiologist on the Gold Coast.  He had come highly recommended and after all the hassles and procedures on my back and neck it felt like a good way to start our holiday by getting as ‘well’s possible.

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I was skeptical to say the least, after all I’ve tried so many different things and professionals that it takes a lot to get me enthusiastic,  After a half an hour I left in a state of shock and delight.  Shock at what I had heard and delight at how much lighter I already felt.  More about that in another blog. So from that point on it was “On the Road we Go”!

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Typical roadside view as we came down the highway.

The trip was smooth even with the constant rain. It wasn’t heavy enough to cause a problem, except for a fifteen minute period not far from Port Macquarie where we are staying tonight.  It was wonderful, just the two of us, quiet, talking about the everyday things, nothing stressful or important in the grand scheme of things. They were important in reconnecting us with each other, the quiet times, shared between us, the other crazy drivers on the road, the road works which were extensive, and the Big Banana and finally Port Macquarie in time to catch a few pictures  just before dusk. Remembering of course, that daylight saving has just begun and we have lost an hour.

The Big Banana as we flew past.

Sunset over the Hastings River

Port Macquarie beach…..just the right time to capture this before dinner.

Tomorrow…..Bateman’s Bay,  two days closer to the big birthday party and more photos with the new camera! Family, friends, a special occasion, BEing myself and being with my wonderful husband, a great chauffeur and special talks together! Life is beautiful.