HOBART, TASMANIA Since the 1980s, Bidencopes Lane has served as a vibrant gathering spot for local graffiti and street artists. In 2019, a section of the lane was transformed into Hobart’s first designated street art permission wall. With a permit, artists are free to create their work on this wall, temporarily leaving their mark until…
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Wordless Wednesday – 20
MOUNT WELLINGTON, TASMANIA
Narryna in Battery Point
HOBART, TASMANIA Narryna is a historic Georgian townhouse in Battery Point, built in the 1830s by Captain Andrew Haig, a seafarer and merchant. Originally part of Haig’s warehouse complex near Salamanca Place, the house has served as a family home, boarding house, hospital, and museum, offering a glimpse into early colonial life in the city….
Tower of Remembrance
I am posting this for Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge. I thought I would follow the lead of Johnbo and Jez on their Cellpic Sunday posts. The Tower of Remembrance is the central feature of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park which is located in Eltham, Victoria. It is a striking 12-meter structure that was unveiled in…
It’s in the Details of QVB
The Queen Victoria Building, or QVB, is a beautifully preserved heritage site from the late 1800s, located along George Street in Sydney’s CBD. I took this photo a few months ago while visiting with my sister and niece. I almost forgot to post it, but the “In the Detail” theme from Patti reminded me to…
The Bruny Island (beyond) Blue Farmer
This particular piece of street art really caught my attention. I asked hubby pull over at the corner of a paddock. The Bruny (Beyond) Blue Farmer is a cheerful figure with a round face crafted from fencing wire, and it made me smile, as her face seemed to smile right back. The little details, like…
Melville Street
I haven’t had a chance to organise everything from my trip yet. But to start, here are a few shots of the charming doors from our AirBnB cottage in Hobart. I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge Some doors from neighbourhood houses. For Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge For Cee’s FOTD Challenge
The Silence of Bruny Island
“On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.” – Jules Renard Isn’t it amazing when you can escape the crowds and experience a destination without the usual influx of tourists? That’s exactly how it felt when we visited Bruny Island—like we had the entire place to ourselves. I’ve just returned from…
Wordless Wednesday – 19
HOBART, TASMANIA I am also linking this to Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Hello from Hobart
Jack, Pat and I decided to go on a long, extended, Public Holiday weekend away to Hobart in Tasmania. Upon my arrival, I came across an adorable Tasmanian Devil public art installation near the luggage carousel. Crafted by Tasmanian artist Ruth Waterhouse, this piece is made of cast bronze. I later learned that it has…
Weekend sky “from and to“
Just a brief one hour flight took me from Melbourne to Hobart. This is my weekend sky for Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge Melbourne before take off And this is Hobart before touchdown
A Walk and a Bus Ride
Walking the streets of Shoreditch in London, we passed by these doors that caught my attention. This one is a Cocktail Bar that has the whole building painted in pink. This one is the Shoreditch Fire Station. And this is a skull design on a double door still in Shoreditch. Then we took the red…
Wordless Wednesday – 18
PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE, ITALY
Lysterfield Lake
Lysterfield Park is a hidden gem in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. I recently enjoyed a refreshing walk there with Jack and some great friends. This is a lovely spot to unwind. I saw people preparing to set sail on the lake, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Some visitors were out kayaking on the…
Portugal Souvenir
I love exploring souvenirs while traveling; it’s a fun way to remember my adventures. However, I sometimes find myself spending on things I don’t really need. There was one item that caught my eye for Monday Window, and while I really liked it, I ultimately decided to pass on the purchase. But here is the…
Divine Magic of the Sagrada Familia
In this week’s Lens-Artists Challenge, Ritva referenced Leonard Cohen’s saying, “Everything has a crack; that’s how the light gets in.” I am also linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday. This quote resonates with me in many ways, particularly when I think of the stunning light and ethereal beauty I witnessed at the Sagrada Familia….
Market Walk
My husband and I love exploring local markets, but this Saturday, we decided to try something different. Jack, Patricia, and I headed to St. Andrew’s Market, nestled among the gum trees in the Yarra Valley. It’s Victoria’s oldest and most unique market, offering a delightful mix of local produce and artisan goods. I love admiring…
Wordless Wednesday – 17
MONACO
Porto Bridge Window
Looking for somewhere to rest and have a drink or two while waiting for the sun to set. These are windows on the Dom Luis I Bridge in Porto near the Duoro River. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Iris for Cee
Photos taken from two weekends ago during my walk at the Alowyn Gardens. Love these Irises with its vibrant and varied colours, showcasing a stunning spectrum that includes deep purple, lavender, peach and pure whites. I would like to share these photos to Cee and hope that it makes her smile and helps her feel…
66 years of life
“Life is short and the older you get, the more you feel it. Indeed, the shorter it is, people lose their capacity to walk, run, travel, think and experience life. I realise how important it is to use the time I have.” – Viggo Mortensen So grateful… I am linking this to Cee’s weekend FOTD…
Camden Town Seats
CAMDEN TOWN, LONDON Camden Town is a neighbourhood known for its market and its colourful nightlife. And here are colourful chairs that I saw while walking the main street. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge.
Looking back
I travel because I’d rather look back at my life, saying ‘I can’t believe I did that’ instead of ‘if only I had -Florine Bos I almost skipped this challenge because I struggled with how to approach it. But this quote reminded me of the many memorable moments I’ve had, especially as I turn 66…
Doorknobs and Door Knockers
I am having a different take for the challenge this week. Here are some doorknobs and door knockers for this week’s Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge.
Walking on Stairs & Steps
“Life is like walking on stairs; You have to take the first step to reach your destination.” The guest host for this week’s Monochrome Madness is Aletta from “Now at Home” and she has the theme of STEPS AND STAIRS. Here are some steps and stairs from my travels through the years. Let me start with the…
Wordless Wednesday – 16
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
Alowyn Gardens with friends
Alowyn Gardens, located in Victoria, Australia, is a stunning horticultural destination that offers a blend of natural beauty and carefully curated landscapes. As we entered the gardens we were greeted by period carts, oil lamps, flowers and sculptures. We paid our discounted entry since we were all seniors. Then we proceeded to the Autumn Harvest…
Bayside Walk
We wanted to go to the beach for a stroll because the weather seemed great for it. We decided to pass by this trail of murals in Mordialloc, which we saw previously but then it was still in the process of completion during the festival. It was like this then click here and it is…
Doors outside Park Guell
Park Guell has three entrance gates. We entered through Carretera del Carmel and exited on Carrer de Larrard. These are the doors that we passed by from that exit. Souvenir and food shop. These are the houses on that road. I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Flowers in Monochrome
Here are more flowers I discovered during my recent walk in Sassafras. I’m sharing these as part of Leanne’s Monochrome Madness. While there’s no specific theme this week, I’m inspired by her focus on flowers. I am also linking it to Cee’s FOTD Challenge