Whether visually or emotionally, this week let’s dig (or dive) deep.
This amazing old dead tree has been turned into a work of art. It’s home is the Australian Botanical Garden Mount Annan and it adds depth and character to an otherwise ordinary field. Painting the tree bright blue allows it to be special and blend into the skyline at the same time. The animals and birds can still use it for shelter also helping to sustain the environment.
We can’t wait to see what you do with the theme: “express yourself!”
A few years ago we had this beautiful fruit “cake” delivered to work. I was so inspired by the idea I thought I could express myself by creating my own for my daughters up coming birthday.
I was pleased with my results and it tasted yummy. I used white, milk and dark chocolate to coat the apple, marshmallow, pineapple and strawberries.
To my surprise, the fruit kept for several days without deteriorating. While I don’t think I’ll give up my day job yet, the love and caring was there.
Next time I will plan it better and see if I too can create the floral fruit display made by the professionals.
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For this photo challenge, publish an image that conveys serenity.
Last month we enjoyed the serenity and pristine beauty of Pourvoirie Du Lac Beauport, Quebec. It was so different to life in Australia. An amazing experience.
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Our cat, Yoda’s favourite place to spend the day was supervising all the comings and goings of the street from the shadows of the Wattle tree.
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Possibility. Opportunity. Potential. As another year gets underway, let’s celebrate the new.
Today we had our serious day of winter weather. The first day of real snow in our 5 weeks in Canada. Whilst on the odd occasion it has snowed before never was it like this. When we left our motel this morning the streets were clear. By the time we returned home there was 15 cm of snow. It was awesome. Fine powdery snow that was fun to walk in, although I am sure I found muscles I didn’t know I had. I have never not seen the streets not cleared before, so it was difficult at times to tell where the footpath ended and the road started.
Winter Fun in Ottawa
I am hoping it continues to snow tomorrow as the prospect of freezing rain, another new experience actually doesn’t excitement me. But que sera sera, whatever will be will be. It’s all part of understanding what it is like to live in Canada, which is why we traveled from Australia in the first place.
This week, let’s keep things nice and cozy.
We have traveled for thousands of kilometres from sunny Australia to have a Northern Hemisphere winter. Whilst we have been disappointed to not have snow we have kept warm in many ways. The most successful one being eating chocolate and drinking hot chocolate. The following photos are from our favourite – Newfoundland Chocolate Shop. The ceiling had pretend melting chocolate dripping from it and a train track. It was awesome and there were free sample. Yum!
Chocolate definitely makes me feel good inside and out.
Show us something that is lost, but not forgotten.
Cauldron From Sydney Olympics
The Sydney Olympics ended 14 years ago, however the Australian Olympic spirit lives on. This cauldron once adorned the stadium. It has been mounted on legs and now forms a beautiful sculpture in Cathy Freeman Park.
Every four years during the Olympics, our flame is re-lit. I love watching it. These photos were taken during the 2012 London Olympics. It still has the water attached, which is turned on periodically during hot summer days as a place for the children to cool off.
Sydney 2000 has gone but is definitely not forgotten.
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