Tuesday, 27 January 2009

january photo a day - australia day

thank you all for your well wishes. i think i was just feeling fatigued from the heat and humidity. i was feeling much better yesterday but didn't get a chance to post due to celebrating 'australia day'. unfortunately, i missed out doing the 'mantra monday' for the same reason....next week, for sure.

january 26th is a day where australia stops to celebrate our heritage and commemoratre the arrival of the first fleet in 1788. like most australians, we grabbed the opportunity to enjoy a family day out. the boys and i went over to michelle's (daughter) and alex's place. we played in the park near their apartment, then walked to the portside wharf by the brisbane river for a gander, then it was back to their place to enjoy a good ol' aussie barbie (BBQ) without the prawns... lol....finishing it all off with delicious pavlova. YUM!

at the park





even brad got in on the action


portside wharf

this is where some of the big international ocean cruisers come to dock, however, there was none yesterday. a pity as i hear they are quite a sight to see dwarfing everything around them.

there was a container ship

and some other vessels with passengers enjoying the special holiday




an art sculpture outside one of the many shops



alex - chef extraordinaire


on our way home - ahead is the 'gateway bridge' toll booths


aaron took this photo of the sky as we drove home...pretty neat, huh?


we all had a beautiful and fun day!
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20 comments:

  1. Miss Robyn27 January 2009 at 20:00

    sorry to read that you were not feeling well but at least you felt better to celebrate Australia day!

    the heat is certainly taking its toll... we had a little rain last night and earlier today.. but like you we need more. stay cool xoxo

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  2. Sarah J Clark27 January 2009 at 22:27

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I enjoyed looking at your pix too.

    Australia? NICE!

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  3. Genie Sea27 January 2009 at 23:25

    AH!!! I felt my vertebrae realign as I read this post. :) Happy you are feeling better. :) I detest humidity.

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  4. Eileen W.27 January 2009 at 23:26

    It looks like it was a beautiful day!!! Stay cool and I look forward to seeing what you create for next week's Mantra Monday. :D

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  5. Linda Fleming28 January 2009 at 01:51

    Sounds and looks like it was a wonderful day spent with your family. So glad you are feeling better, Serena!

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  6. MaryO28 January 2009 at 03:33

    It does look like a fun day. And I enjoyed the wharf pictures, too. That's a wonderful sky shot that Aaron took.

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  7. Melissa28 January 2009 at 03:33

    Looks like a gorgeous day was had! YAY!! Breathtaking picture of the sky too!

    ~Magick~
    Melissa

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  8. Jennifer Rose28 January 2009 at 07:07

    Looks like a fun day :D I would love to be on that sail boat

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  9. gma28 January 2009 at 07:39

    Hi Serena,
    I have missed you. It's hard for me to keep up with blogging friends. I enjoyed your pictures. Now must check through your old posts.Have a lovely week.

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  10. Kate I28 January 2009 at 07:58

    So glad you're feeling better Serena, and had a good day with your family for your national holiday. It looks like you had a great time!

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  11. BumbleVee28 January 2009 at 07:59

    way to go Aaron...great shot!

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  12. Anonymous28 January 2009 at 07:59

    Seems you all had a wonderful fun day, I enjoyed that sailboat photo's and the sky shot is really good!

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  13. Anonymous28 January 2009 at 12:09

    oooohhhh wow serena, what beautiful photos!!! so fabulous to hear you had a fun fun fun australia day!!!

    no worries about missing this week's mantra monday... there will be plenty plenty more!!! can't wait to see what mantra you come up with next!!!

    hee hee!!!

    peace and love

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  14. Mike Fleming28 January 2009 at 12:29

    Looks like great fun, beautiful sailboat.

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  15. platitudinal28 January 2009 at 16:15

    Serena, I was dismayed to hear that you were not feeling well, and glad to hear that you're feeling better. All these times you were worrying about me. You are thoroughly the sweetest of hearts! I haven't been online for a while, I almost didn't recognize your site. What a big difference. I love it. I also like your picture of yourself on the blogtitle (so different from your usual realistic portrait). Thank you for posting the pictures ... your country is beautiful :)

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  16. Anonymous29 January 2009 at 00:55

    Happy Australia Day. It was Chinese New Year Day here. Great photos of your day out... it's wonderful to see such bright photos of Summer.

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  17. sandy29 January 2009 at 02:56

    Glad to read you are doing better. That humidity can take a person down fast, (in my opinion)...

    Enjoyed the photos of your day out and playing and ...beautiful sky photo too!

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  18. Margaret Ann29 January 2009 at 11:31

    Gosh...I love these little glimpses into Australia and your everyday life...thanks for sharing Serena!:)

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  19. stapeliad3 February 2009 at 10:31

    These are great pics...looks like you had so much fun. And it looks HOT too. We aregetting more snow tomorrow LOL

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  20. Becky4 February 2009 at 09:31

    Beautiful photos. I am glad you had such a wonderful day. It is nice seeing the green grass and the leaves on the trees since we have been so snow covered and bare in Wisconsin.

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