Whether you opt for a single photo or seven, we want to see all the colors of the rainbow.
ROY G. BIV colours found during our travels in regional China.
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I love Australia’s beaches in winter. The smell of the salt air, the crash of the waves and the feel of sand under my feet. It all adds up to total relaxation for me. These beaches—Nelson and Blenheim on the South Coast of New South Wales are joined by Jervis Bay National Park. As a result I had a memorable, mindful bush and beach walk—my favourite ways to connect with nature all in one afternoon
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…for tomorrow we die. The world is ending tomorrow! Tell us about your last dinner — the food, your dining companions, the setting, the conversation.
If the world was ending tomorrow I would choose to go camping in the Australian bush with all my family. Not glamping—glamourous camping with all the modern conveniences. Camping à la natural. No electricity, no showers and dig your own toilets. I love getting out with nature, listening to the sounds of the bush and hopefully seeing a koala or possum in the trees. We have never had a problem with snakes as with over 20 people we make too much noise.
The food would be a bush BBQ that we begin preparing in the afternoon by collecting a massive amount of wood to keep us going all night—waiting for the world to end. Included on the menu is:
After dinner as we continued to chat and drink champagne and beer by the fire I would introduce S’mores to the family. I would get everyone to cook their marshmallows over the fire while I prepared their chocolate and biscuits. We don’t have graham crackers in Australia so I would use the best substitute I could find. Once the marshmallow is cooked I would join them all together and watch everyone’s enjoyment.
The spontaneity of sitting around a campfire is the best. Nothing is or can be planned yet the memories last forever.
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What does enveloped mean to you?
To me enveloped means surrounded by, wrapped in or enclosed.On my journeys I have found several examples of differing ways things this can happen. I think envelopment helps to balance a picture what are your thoughts?
Enveloped in the Australian bush
Old Silk Road traveling route China enveloped in glass for protection.
Many people would like to envelope themselves in this cosy Tiger onsie.
Beaver enveloped in their hutch enjoying a tree branch.
Street name enveloped in the footpath Moncton Canada.
Snow and Ice enveloping the St Lawrence River Montreal Canada.
Otter enveloping himself. He looked so cute and comfortable.
A volcanic eruption enveloped the whole area Buried Village New Zealand.
1000’s of statues are enveloped in their own caves Longman Grottos China.
Clouds envelope a beautiful sunset Zhenzhou China.
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What is your most favorite smell/scent?
I don’t focus on smells I am more of a visual person. Although at the end of a long day at work, I love to walk into the house and smell that someone has cooked dinner—I don’t care what it is I love them for it. My favourite perfumes are Beautiful by Estee Lauder and Opium.
Do you prefer long hair or short hair for yourself?
I have never had long hair. My hair has always reached a certain point and grown out rather than down. It gets more puffy. Today, it is shoulder length as this seems to be the right length for me. If I want to put it up I can and it drapes well around my face to soften it.
Do you plan out things usually or do you do them more spontaneous (for example if you are visiting a big city you don’t know?)
I like a mixture of both. If I need to do something specific I plan it but I often just go exploring and see what gems I can discover as I go. My experience teaches me, the more I plan even a little the less time is wasted, but the less of the actual city I see as I am too focused on getting from A – B.
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
I love spending time with nature in any way. Different seasons different ways. Walking on the beach, skiing, bush walking, ice skating, swimming, sailing and cycling these are all fun activities I have enjoyed over recent times.
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The Chen Clan Academy is the most intricate building I have seen. As the name suggests it was originally an academic Temple built with money donated the 72 Chen clan families for the accommodation during the their preparation for Imperial Examinations. The Temple was completed in 1894 during the Qing dynasty and is amazingly decorated with wood carvings, stone carvings, pottery, brick carvings, plaster and iron carvings.
Located in Guangzhou, China the Temple became the Guangdong Folk Art Museum in 1959. I think I found the outside of the building even more fascinating than the Chinese Folk Art inside.
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What are your favorite spices?
I love chilli. My favourite sauce is chilli and I have it on all suitable meals. While I mostly like moderately hot chillies, I was excited to try the 10/10 chilli sauce at the show and I wore my medal with pride.
What object do you always have with you when traveling and why?
I always take my computer with me when I travel. When I book accommodation I always make sure that free Wi-fi is included as this allows me to stay connected to my blogging world. By having my computer I can also make use of any extra down time by working on my book.
What is one thing you love about being an adult?
I love that as an adult I get to set my own boundaries. I may still have to do some things I don’t want to but I can set the limit on how long for. If I really want to do something and others say no I can also find a way to do it.
What item, that you don’t have already, would you most like to own?
I don’t think that there is anything that I need that I don’t already own. I’m sure if you gave me $10,000 I would find a way to spend it but I am also content with what I have. Although in a secret world I might like a swimming pool or spa complete with pool boy.
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She is the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen. The Veiled Virgin, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is crafted from Carrara marble by Giovanni Strazza. In 1856, she was brought to St John’s Newfoundland by Bishop Mullock—the then Bishop of Newfoundland. He described her as ” this perfect gem of art.” I had the pleasure of viewing her at the Presentation Motherhouse in St John’s where she has resided since 1862.
The Veiled Virgin can only be viewed by calling at the Motherhouse between certain hours and these change according to the season. To be able to see her, my husband and I needed to come back again as we were originally told the wrong day—disappointed we thought we should return but nearly didn’t, as we were not really sure what we were going to visit. We were well rewarded for our effort, seeking refuge from the snow spending half an hour in her company. Her thin veil of marble is exquisite, the detail in her crafting incredible and I was fascinated by the way it looked like her eyes follow me around. It was a humbling and inspirational experience to see the Veiled Virgin and learn about the history of the Motherhouse, from the Sister showing us through.
Christmas Day last year my husband and I spent in Quebec City. According to Google—it was the 2nd most guaranteed place in the world for snow to fall on Christmas Day as well as be on the ground. We were excited. After more than half a century we were going to have our first white Christmas. Great in theory however the weather didn’t want to co-operate. For the first time in over 20 years Quebec City didn’t have a white Christmas. We had a great day wandering around exploring the Plains of Abraham, Chateau Frontenac and Old Quebec City. We were even lucky enough to experience a light dusting of snow as we were walking home from Christmas dinner—I was in my element.
#A -Z Challenge
Write about anything you’d like, but make sure that all seven colors of the rainbow — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet — make an appearance in the post, either through word or image.
In New Zealand I found some bright and surprising sights that covered all the colours of the rainbow. They all brought a smile to my face.
#A-Z Challenge
