Ministry of Silly Walks

and hey after reading this morning that the Monty Python crew have set up a channel at You Tube I just had to post this
go and visit and have a giggle and know how much laughter the re enactment caused

http://youtube.com/MontyPython

Sketching trip that turned into

a skinny dipping expedition.
Yesterday I was restless and packed up the Rocket and took off to a local creek to do some sketching. A good omen as soon as I arrived was the appearance of a Ulysses butterfly- something I am taking as my personal totem in some ways I suppose- they have featured in my work in the past of course.
Did some pen and ink work but was feeling a bit hot and bothered and went for a paddle in the creek. Realising there was no one for miles around and I would hear anyone approaching I decided to get into the water but I hadnt brought a swimsuit- and anyway my swimmers are all too big now!- so as skyclad as they come I went for a swim in the water which was crystal clear and with little fish in it all over the place. The water was cold and refreshing and thankfully well above the Croc line up here in the highlands YAY
Nice place to unwind!

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Cape Tribulation

Long drive but worth it
but get up there early unless you want to be run over by all the tour buses out of Cairns

Time is the shrinking commodity here

Haven't been around much because over the past couple of weeks we had some friends staying with us from Victoria which was terrific fun. Corrie and Hamish were brilliant guests to have and we have been whipped into shape by Corrie LOL.
Well she got me to get my studio sorted out FINALLY!!
We did some trips around the countryside and some sailing with the Sea
King who has not been so flash but at least his back is now better and it is only his hip that is still playing up. That bad lad has been limping for a few years now but it looks like replacement is the only way to go now the poor love. But Corrie and I have been giving him Reiki and it did ease the worst of it.

One of the trips we did was to Cape Tribulation in the Red Rocket- gosh I love that little car! One of the first stops was the Daintree Ice Cream factory- liked the macadamia and banana/mango flavours- the sapote and the wattle seed I could take or leave but the garden was spectacular as you will see from the above