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Weekend Outing Autumn - a vignette

22/4/2012

 

Weekend Outing Autumn - a vignette

The weekend. Autumn. Canberra, Australia. My home. A perfect day for a gentle walk after breakfast, where we were serenaded by a loyal Magpie who regularly visits. Our outing took us up the hill to Gubur Dhaura, the ochre site in Franklin, just a few hundred metres from our home. This beautiful site is significant to the Ngunnawal Aboriginal community and showcases both Aboriginal and European heritage in the region. This was followed by a country drive past the rolling hills of a local vineyard, spectacular in its Autumn brilliance. Enjoy.
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Tallagandra Lane
Copper dust and gravel fly
as we ride roller-coaster
into a sky bruised with
blue black clouds
blanketing ridges
of spare ghost gums
and paddocks   deep viridian
studded with bleating buttercups,
lavender cottages and
thickets of shadowed cypress.

Through a windscreen
sprinkled with raindrops
we see languid countryside   vivid
on the promise of a storm
suffused in all the richness
of a childhood paintbox.

© Me, myself and I.
Lisa link
21/4/2012 07:57:12 pm

What gorgeous Autumn photos!!

Lizzy
21/4/2012 07:58:35 pm

Thank you, Lisa!

ChopinandMysaucepan link
21/4/2012 08:24:19 pm

Dear Lizzy,

Far beyond the horizon
I look for a reason
And there you are
My shining star

Lizzy
21/4/2012 08:53:00 pm

Aw... Chopinand. Thank you ; )

cityhippyfarmgirl link
21/4/2012 09:23:53 pm

Beautiful Autumn pictures!

Lizzy
21/4/2012 09:42:40 pm

Thanks so very much!

Katherine Martinelli link
22/4/2012 09:00:53 am

Gorgeous photos and poem!!! I just love autumn.

Lizzy
22/4/2012 05:12:01 pm

So do I, Katherine. Especially in my part of the world! Thanks for your kind words.

InTolerant Chef link
22/4/2012 11:05:02 am

Don't we live in the nicest city in Australia indeed! I've been enjoying watching the leaves change over the last couple of weeks, such a stunning display :)

Lizzy
22/4/2012 05:12:34 pm

Hi, yes, in its own way, Canberra is a beautiful city and surrounding region. I do love it!

Mandy - The Complete Cook Book link
22/4/2012 06:18:36 pm

Lovely shots Lizzy

Lizzy
26/4/2012 02:19:13 pm

Mandy, thanks so much!

Anna @ The Littlest Anchovy link
23/4/2012 01:00:43 am

Lovely and evocative poem Lizzie! I also just love the picture of the maggie. He looks so regal!

Lizzy
23/4/2012 08:06:10 am

Thank you, Anna. He is indeed! He sits on the outdoor table and eyeballs me when I'm working in the kitchen! A lovely addition to our garden.

celia link
23/4/2012 09:29:00 am

What a beautiful part of the Australia you live in, Lizzy! Thanks for sharing the gorgeous photos!

Lizzy
23/4/2012 08:57:03 pm

Celia, thank you. Canberra is beautiful, especially in Autumn. But then we can all see beauty all around us, can't we!

Jennifer link
23/4/2012 11:59:57 am

Lovely post Lizzy and gorgeous images!

Lizzy
23/4/2012 08:55:32 pm

Thank you Jennifer. *Chuffed*

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
24/4/2012 01:46:57 pm

Stunning photos Lizzy! Canberra is lovely this time of year :)

Lizzy
24/4/2012 06:40:46 pm

Thank you, Lorraine! Indeed it is. And cold too!

Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef link
24/4/2012 07:18:08 pm

Seeing these photos makes me a bit homesick for that neck of the woods. :) It still looks like summer up here.

Wonderful photos, Lizzy!

Lizzy
24/4/2012 07:31:13 pm

Wow! Today, ANZAC Day, the wind chill factor here is amazing... bone chillingly cold! Come visit ; )

Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
26/4/2012 01:10:44 pm

Lovely photos, this makes me want to add Canberra to my travel list. I spent 6 weeks in Melbourne a few years ago, but didn't make it to Canberra. One day, I hope!

Lizzy
26/4/2012 02:19:47 pm

Oh, that would be wonderful. Do let me know ahead of time if you plan to visit. Would love to catch up!


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