These are just three of the many reasons I love Oz. Most of the creatures are very friendly!
Tasmanian countryside.
Old church, in the former penal colony,
Port Arthur, Tasmania.
Tasmanian,
flora is unique and stunning.
Old Government House, Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney.
Flower Arrangement in the Government House. We met and chatted with the Governor of New South Wales while touring Government House where she lives (I told you, Oz is a friendly place!)
Royal botanical garden Sydney.
Cheers to you from just a few of the reasons I love Oz~
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Good to hear, Cindy. I’m sure I would love your country just as much, but at the moment, I’m really glad I live in Australia.
There’s supposed to be over a 100 bird species in the park & nature reserve behind my apartment building, but I think I’ve only seen about 15.
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That is amazing. And of course, you have all the parrot species, whom I especially love į
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I can see why you love Oz! The church in the former penal colony looks like a fairy tale princess castle.
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It does look like that, on an idyllic island, but it was surrounded by a prison! į
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Just goes to show that all is not as it seems . . .
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Yes. Port Arthur was a former penal colony. į
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Gorgeous flora and a welcome sight in the middle of our very snowy winter here . . .
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Happy you enjoyed Kay and hope you stay safe & well į
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YESāļøl really agree with you and pictures look like getting lively just after the rainšø
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I came with the rains, after the fires, the relief was palpable in both humans and animals.
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I love Oz too, my friend. Iāve been to Adelaide. And I hope to visit the other parts of Oz one day. (ą¹ į» ā”Ķ į» ą¹)ļ¾ā”
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We are talking about returning as well…. Too bad I can’t just tap my ruby shoes!
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Great pictures from friendly Oz and its pretty flowers and unique buildings! I loved the rose-colored edges on the bud in the last photo!
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Thank you Kathy. Lotus flowers are so delicate looking and lovely. Happy you enjoyed į
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Thank you for taking us along with you. I loved the trip. š Hugs
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You are an awesome travel companion Marlene! Stay safe, well, and WARM my friend. I hope you are still safely ensconced in a warm place įį
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We got power yesterday so only 5 days out of the house. Internet came back this morning so I have a happy daughter who doesn’t have to drive to the office again for internet access. Just tossed a lot of groceries though. ;( Time to go out and clean up wind damaged branches. Life wants me busy and not sitting around. ;)) All is well here. I wish the motel expense could have been used on a REAL vacation though.
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Yes, I wish you could have had a real vacation too. But covid is making that pretty difficult, even for Ted Cruz!! š Stay warm Marlene į
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š š š Thanks for the giggle, Cindy.
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Cindy, thank you so much for these wonderful photographs!
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Here are some wonderful photographs from Cindy Knoke!
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I am so lucky to be part of a talented community with people like you in it Charles. Thank you my friend & stay well į
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That church is beautiful although I am sure as it was a penal colony it has many dark secrets…The only part of Oz we have visited thus far is WA…It has some stunning scenery quite wild in places but so very beautiful. As always Cindy your images are stunning š x
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Ahhh, thank you very much Carol. Yes. I have been to quite a few penal colonies and such, and there is always this air of sadness to them, which the beauty cannot erase. į
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Wow nice trip!
I’d love to go to Tasmania.
It’s a bit spooky how the colonialist architecture is so evident, at first the pics could be in the UK.
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True. It is so beautiful, but it was a penal colony and thus definitely spooky and sad too…. į
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Are the birds there so fearless or they trust to anybody?!
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This lady came up because the birds were on our picnic table. Birds do tend to frequent areas like picnic grounds where they know there will be food and crumbs about. This happens everywhere. Wild birds are more bold and friendly at picnics!! š į
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I just love this, Cindy!
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So happy you do Jennie & cheers to you my friend į
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The lotus at the end looks amazing ! ā¤
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Thank you! I am pleased you enjoyed it and told me. Cheers my friend į
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Such lovely places, beautiful flowers and colourful bird š
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Thank you sincerely Lakshmi. Your kindness is much appreciated į
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liebe Cindy, beste GrĆ¼Će von mir zu dir, Klaus
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Vielen dank mein lieber Freund Klaus į
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So nice to see tropical images.
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Stay safe and warm Eunice. The weather is so scary į
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Yes and us having clearly no control.
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That is the worst, and maybe most honest feeling.
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Sadly when one nation does this to the world it is plain sickening š¦ so much loss due to Covid 19 and now its counterparts but on a good note less flu deaths as many are indeed washing hands, isolating and mask wearing of course when near others. I know I have never been healthier lung wise I was always sick with germy people and kids they were the worst not sure how teachers hold up with 30 to a room š
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As you so accurately said, so much uncertainty and powerlessness. į
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I have two dear friends who live near Sydney, thank you for sharing your beautiful photos of their world, Cindy!
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I am so pleased you enjoyed and thank you for letting me know Thank you for letting me know į
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Your photography is always a delight!
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And you delight me by saying this. Thank you į
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Beautiful photos!
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Much appreciated Anna, thank you. į
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Beautiful series, Cindy. Brought back fond memories of visiting these places. Australia is indeed a friendly place. š
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Thank you Jane. We need friendly faces most especially now į
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Much appreciated. Thank you & cheers!
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Quite beautiful. You are safe from most of the world’s evil and woes. šš»
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Thank you. I wish I was. Be safe and well my friend į
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The old church in the penal colony looks fascinating. What is it called, so we can look it up?
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It is called the Convict Church in Port Arthur Tasmania. It was built by convicts who lived in the penal colony. See this: https://www.churchesoftasmania.com/2018/12/no-303-convict-church-at-port-arthur.html
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This is a topic that’s near to my heart… Take care! Where are your contact details though?
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