Monday 23. 06. 14 This is a small oil sketch of Lyn and Brian’s place in Kangaroo Valley where we stayed near the end of our trip to Australia.
Australians
Sunday 15. 06. 14 This is the first painting I have done since my return to France. It is based on a photo I took of a pair of dirty Blundstone boots left on the steps of a bakery whilst the owner went in to buy some bread. Very Australian – full of character, independent, practical and courteous.
Beach
Thursday 12. 06. 14 Today rode to the beach for the first time this summer. Besides the pleasure of riding the scooter again the beach was uncrowded and the water was warm.
Back home
Thursday 12. 06. 14 Arrived back home late Tuesday afternoon to a warm sunny evening. Yesterday I re-potted the plants in my window boxes and was astonished at this shoot. I wonder if it will flower?
Heading home
Friday 30. 05. 14 Heading back to TO this morning via LA. It has been great.
Kangaroo Valley
Thursday 29. 05. 14 Just back from a few days chez Lyn and Brian at Miller’s Springs. A garden of Eden south of Sydney with sheep, cows and even a waterfall. I will return!!!
Back in Sydney
Monday 26. 05. 14 Flew back here yesterday afternoon and saw Festival of Lights here last night. Heading south today to Lyn and Brian’s for a couple of days.
Cairns
Saturday 24. 05. 14 Arrived here at 1.30 Thursday morning due to a flight cancellation. Went snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef yesterday and went on a trip through the rainforest today. Both wonderful and exotic.
En route
Thursday 22. 05. 14 Started the day at the theatre seeing a performance based on the aboriginal legend of the eagle, the crow and the cockatoo. It was a combination of live theatre, video and animation. A very creative interpretation. Got to airport only to discover that flight had been cancelled and that we had to fly to Alice and then on to Cairns with a 5 hour layover in Alice! The plus is that we get a free dinner courtesy of Qantas!
Sunrise
Wednesday 21. 05. 14 Did the rock at sunrise and then various sites at the base of the rock. Saw some rock painting about 150 years old.
