Have yourselves a merry little Christmas...

As I write this we are sitting in a sparkling clean house, food (and booze) in the fridge, presents under the tree, ready to go...except that we have a teenager (who could sleep through a riot, and kinda did a few days ago, but that is another story)...and he isn't awake yet despite the Christmas CD blaring!  The older kids will be coming for lunch...always a good thing.

Our hairy house guest is pottering around the garden enjoying himself...the cats are furking through the gifts...

Unfortunately the cats aren't as welcoming, they head for the hills when Wilko is in the house!

... I am reflecting on our blessings, which are many (even if I don't recognise them most of the time), and wishing you all a safe and happy festive season.


Jo  xxx

Unexpected...

On our recent road-trip we stopped at an area marked as "Historic"...

Near Carnarvon Gorge © J Traill 2011

...much to our surprise, as it is in the middle of nowhere, it was the site of a tragic WWII plane crash.

Near Carnarvon Gorge © J Traill 2011

Such a peaceful place for such an awful thing to happen.

Near Carnarvon Gorge © J Traill 2011

May they Rest in Peace.

My feet hurt...

Even though I have lived in Queensland for over half my life I haven't really travelled outside the South-East of the state.

Last week changed that, with a trip to Carnarvon Gorge. 

Carnarvon Gorge © J Traill 2011

I had heard that it was lovely out there, but was unprepared for just how magnificent it really is.



Carnarvon Gorge © J Traill 2011

Ward's Canyon, Carnarvon Gorge © J Traill 2011



We walked for over 5 hours along the gorge, with several side trips (up bloody great sets of stairs) to see the sights.

It was gorgeous, however two nights was nowhere long enough...so we will have to go back!

I will write a review about or stay and experiences but as the sign says when you are leaving the resort:

Good for the soul, bad for the feet!