Perth has been putting on a show with its glorious Autumn weather. We even hit the beach, kayaked and swam. It is amazing how your mood lifts as soon as your feet hit the sand. You feel relaxed as soon as you breathe the salty air deep into your lungs.
A last minute decision was made to make the most of the sunshine. We threw the tent into the 4wd and ventured down some tracks into the Avon Valley National Park. The tent was pitched riverside. We cooked dinner on the fire, drank red wine into the wee hours and star gazed.
Unfortunately Master B woke with a high temp so the trip was cut short. A quick night away was still enough time to recharge the batteries.
JJ had grandparents day at school so they could learn about the olden days! My mum drove 400 kms just to be a part of it. She taught the children games from yesteryear. JJ is a natural at marbles. Maybe she will grow up to be a champion bowler.
Her visit coincided with mothers day and while we had a quiet day due to Master B feeling poorly it was still nice to spend it with my mum.
I made the most of mums visit and relished in some me time! Not having family in Perth makes motherhood even more challenging. It is not easy to get a break, some time out. My eyebrows become two with a visit to the beautician. I even took a yoga class which gave me a chance to clear my mind.
In other news my little old blog turned two. I have enjoyed this space, my little spot on the internet. Being a stay at home mum I needed something for myself. A distraction from the challenges of motherhood. Something just for me. I started my blog as a place to share my knowledge of the travel industry and to share our adventures. It has given me more pleasure that I ever expected.
Once a week I am hitting the pool and doing some swimming training with friends. We have decided to participate in the Busselton Jetty Swim next year. It is a 3.6km open water event and the course goes around the jetty. The Busselton Jetty is 1.841km long and it is the longest timber piled jetty in the southern hemisphere.
The only thing that puts me off the swim is stingers! They love to wrap their tentacles around me and Busselton is known for them.
That is about it from my world. How are you? What has been happening at your place?
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Congratulations on two years of blogging Anne. I always enjoy reading about the gorgeous places you visit on that gorgeous coastline of yours. Boy do I miss the beach right now! 😎 Gorgeous pics.
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Did I really use the word gorgeous three times? Groan … well, you know what I mean! 😏
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Thanks and I love your gorgeous blog too!
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Aw, thanks!
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Perth certainly has put it on. Melbourne not so much.. a little cold really. Beautiful pictures. #teamIBOT
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My partner is from Melbourne and he gets so crabby when everyone says how bad the weather is over there! Hopefully the winter will not be too cold for you.
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Beautiful Perth! Autumn is my favourite time of year in WA. All that mild sunshine.
So good that you got to have a little break and relax. Congratulations on your bloggie milestone xx
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A break was just what I needed. I hope my pics are not making you homesick!!
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I love that you take every opportunity to just get away and get into nature! We talk about it much, much more than we actually do it, though are planning a July trip to Karajini! Hope your Autumn continues to be beautiful!!
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I really want to go to Karajini, we should do it in the July school holidays too.
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It’s much more autumnal here in Victoria, but still lovely. I am enjoying having the house to myself for a few days and being able to potter at my own pace. Enjoy the rest of your week.
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I have forgotten what it is like to have time to yourself! Sounds divine!
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Congrats on the bloggiversary, wishing you a stinger free epic swim, & love that pic of the beach grass #teamlovinlife
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Thank you, I have a new camera so I am having fun playing around with it.
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You are so good how you make a decision to get away and off you go. One night is better than none and those photo’s sure do make where you went look very inviting. I hope the little one is feeling better now. Wonderful that you got some time with your Mum and an opportunity for some time to yourself too! Happy 2 year blogiversary! I too get a lot of pleasure from my little space on the internet. 🙂 #TeamLovinLife
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I am glad that your blog also gives you pleasure. Hopefully I will still be around here for a few more years to come.
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That swim sounds like it will be great fun. I’m trying hard to stay motivated with my swimming as it gets cooler.
SSG xxx
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I know what you mean. We are just swimming once a week at night in the outside pool and I have to talk myself into going every week.
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Congrats at hitting two years! Sounds like you have been enjoying the nice Perth weather lately 🙂
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I am not looking forward to the winter months. Hopefully it will not be too cold.
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Wow! Those photos are beautiful. Such white sand. Love sand with beach grass. That’s a fave.
#teamlovinlife
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We have been popping down to the beach every chance we get. I can’t get enough of it.
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Most people don’t have the energy to walk the Busselton pier and you’re going to swim it! BTW I’m rubbing the sand from my feet as I type. How lucky we are. …. bugger now I’ll have to sweep the floor!
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Why walk the jetty when you can catch the train!
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Happy Blogaversary! I’ve walked along Busselton Jetty, I bet it will be a so exhilarating to swim it (just stay stinger free!) Your night away sounded magic, I think it’s true what they say a change is as good as a rest! Hope your boy is feeling loads better!
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Thank you, he is much better now!
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These pictures are beautiful! And I remember playing marbles when I was a kid! How fun! And congratulations on your two year blog anniversary! 🙂
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I love old fashioned games, they are so much fun!
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What stunning photos!! Looks like you had a great time.
Thanks for linking up to #MummyMondays
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