Visiting the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart, the capital city of my state. The gardens were established in 1818 and are the second oldest Botanical Gardens in Australia. Posing in an archway of the Eardley- Wilmot Wall. This wall was named in honour of Sir John Eardley-Wilmot, Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania in the early days of colonisation. Admiring the roses…
Visiting Janz Vineyard, makers of very fine sparkling wines on a fine, Autumn day. Adding my favourite scarf, it reminds me of an old world painting with its black background and large bright flowers. A close up of the floral details in the matching bag, such handy size. The stunning interior of the tasting area, such a pleasant place to…
The chill of Autumn is in the air today, so a warmer jacket was the order of the day. I love a leather jacket and have collected several over many years, starting in 1975 with a burgundy one bought in England. Working in two stores selling leather surely helped my collection to grow, cost price is always a bonus. A…
Beautiful words from one wonderful lady. These words also describe a friend who left us suddenly this week. My heart and thoughts are with her husband, daughters and grandchildren. Rest in peace, my dear, we are all the better for having you in our lives.
On a warm Autumn morning two hats sat in their place in the closet , just waiting for an outing. These hats had travelled far across the ocean to their new home in Tasmania. On this particular morning their owner could not decide which of the hats to choose, so both hats came out to play. They visited a…
