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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Oh I do like to be beside the Sea Side.....

A few pictures of our weekend away

our transport to the island

long shadows....

 sand so fine that it squeaks when you walk on it....

flame lilies at the beach side....

sunsets.....

real live treasures.....

historical graveyards
(the island was once a quarantine station and one boat arrived with typhoid on board - 26 died on the island)

outdoor privy/dunny/toilet - the tide would come up and wash it clean!!


the island is sand .... this stone work was built by convicts....

 magnificent views....

.... we watched a rescue - a boat hit the rocks and sunk - three people had to be rescued....
these lifeguards do an amazing job


the brown lake... fresh water in the middle of the sand island.... lots of little fish in there - can you see them?

more real live treasures... this beauty was over a metre long



magical moments... a dolphin came to investigate Hubz - I hope you can see the fin and shape under the water

birdlife... these were funny - they thought if they kept nice and still I wouldn't notice them.... just made it easier to get a picture!

no stitching done
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31 comments:

  1. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful photos in a beautiful setting. Looks like you had a lovely time away xx

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Fiona amazing photos, gee the dolphin coming in so close would have been awesome,what a lovely place.xx

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  3. Mosaic MagpieFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Thank you for sharing your world with us. Great photos!

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  4. TarnyiaFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Wonderful photo's thanks for sharing with us xxx

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  5. WoolenSailsFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Wonderful place for a get away, lots of history too, love places like that. Happy Valentines Day.

    Debbie

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  6. MarilynFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful photos. Looks like you had a wonderful time.

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  7. JeanetteFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Looks like you both had a wonderful time away. Thanks for showing your beautiful photo's. Hugs,

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  8. KarenFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Places like that feel like another world, even though they are on our doorstep. Your photos are lovely. Glad you had a good time.

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  9. SueFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    What a wonderful place Fiona. Thanks for sharing your photos...I feel like I've had a little holiday too.

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  10. Michelle RidgwayFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Just gorgeous Fiona....wouldn't be our beautiful "Straddie" by any chance???? Your photos are beauitful and I am so glad you had a great break away.

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  11. LarissaFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    What a wonderful collection of photos you have to remember your wonderful holiday away!! ... Looks like you had a fantastic time away!

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  12. reganFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Adventure should beat out stitching! Great pics!

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  13. MelodyFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    What a fabulous place and you sure do take a great photo.

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  14. Googy GirlFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    great photo's, where did you go? looks fantastic

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  15. Googy GirlFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    great photo's, where did you go? looks fantastic

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  16. Kiwifruit-ShireeFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    a true treasure island!

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  17. NicoleFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Great photos. It looks like a lot of fun!

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  18. GrammasheriFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Ahhhh...so relaxing just looking at the photos. Thanks for posting them!

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  19. SusanFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Looks like an amazing place!Thanks for sharing your little break!

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  20. Teresa F.February 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    What an amazing trip. I love the photos. It seems you had a wonderful time. I'm freezing here...Jealousy!!!

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  21. ValspierssewsFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    What a great getaway. Who would want to stitch with all that wonderful outdoors. Looks like you had had perfect weather.

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  22. marinaFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    lovely photos Fiona,
    thankyou for sharing them.
    Lots of beautiful scenery.

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  23. SunnybecFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    What a wonderful place to go to, thanks for sharing, cheered me up on a wet miserable day, though I do think next time you should pay a little bit extra and get better toilet facilities! ;-) Hugs xx

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  24. JenniferFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Nice pics.....nearly as good as being there!

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  25. HG's BlogFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Bring backs great memories.. many thanks

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  26. In stitches and seamsFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    beautiful pictures.... looks like you have a wonderful time and saw some interesting sights.
    love the new header what type of flower is it?
    in stitches

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  27. TeresaFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Oh LOVE the pictures, some gorgeous shots there Fiona. What a beautiful place to be and all those amazing things to see and capture!

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  28. MariaFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    I agree Fiona. There is nothing like being beside the sea. I love it.
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos.

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  29. Miss HillbillyFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Oh it is beautiful! I've not spent much time near the sea; so I wouldn't know. I need to visit the see with you, and then you come visit the hills with me!

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  30. WendyFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Beautiful photos, a lovely record of your holiday.

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  31. BobbieFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    gorgeous photos as always Fiona .. thanks for sharing ..

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