Evolution, Darwin.............

Indigenous Art

Exotic Botanicals

Amazing Water Views

Historic Beach Heads

Lively Markets

And time with friends............





When faced with the map of Australia.....my finger was drawn to Darwin.  So that is where I was so fortunate to be this last week.

I am pretty much speechless about this whole experience.  I think it will take time to sink in..........

The next two posts will be focused on two excursions from there......one to the bush and one to an island apart........

Still........it's all sinking in for me....I pray to be a tiny bit articulate about my experience.

Catching Up......

I finally have time to reflect on the extrordinary week I just spent in workshop with India Flint in an enchanting private garden setting in Brisbane...............There was also a lovely exhibition event I was blesssed to be part of........

Learn more about both, here... http://prophet-of-bloom.blogspot.com/2010/09/there-and-back-again.html

and here in Sophie Munns' exquisite account.... http://sophiemunns.blogspot.com/2010/09/india-comes-to-brisbane.html

Merry Meet, Merry Meet Again.................

Shibori Eco Prints

Fruits of Our Labour

In a Tropical Setting..................

I have just had an amazing week...............

My new friends say I misuse the word "Nice"...............….

they say to use "Heaven" instead….

So this week was Heaven to me.............

Essence of OZ

Glass House Mountains

Rainbow Beach

The Southern Tip of Fraser Island from Inskip Point

The Carlo Sandblow ....."Big Blow" to the locals......translation for Americans....Sand Dune

The usual excursion......

Time to Reflect

My first week here has been a whirlwind..............

Upon my arrival we piled into the Pagero (translation for Americans...Camping Vehicle)....and headed north to places called Tin Can Bay, Noosa and Cooloola National Park......

The weather cooperated and we enjoyed beautiful scenery and the company of new friends........

At the moment I am struggling with technology............far too much time has been spent trying to figure this all out!  I'm hoping to post again before we take flight again tomorrow morning......

We're not in Kansas any more........................

   Moreton Island approaching Brisbane


Departed September 13th....arrived September 15th....easy peasy....God Bless Air New Zealand.

Come with me.........because.............

I will be en route to a faraway land.........

Please bear with me as I maneuver my way through this techno journey........

My friend calls them "interpixies" ...... they are the ones I will lean on now..........

If they agree......I will take you on this journey with me!  Fingers crossed, I'll see you back here in a few days.

And if you don't, don't worry about me. I'll be in good hands......

With Love,

Dorothy

"A life lived in fear is a life half Lived"  ~Spanish Proverb

Where I'm Headed..........

In Joy.

Art Prize - Worth the Trip

Yesterday I bought a fairly expensive ticket to a place that is exhilarating to think about........a place I've longed to visit..........and so right for me.........easy to get to from where I'll be........after pushing the send button....... I realized the journey to get back on track from all that bliss will be a long and perhaps difficult one.  Sounds like a metaphor.  I went with my heart.  I'm sure all is well.  I hear Mercury is in retrograde whatever that means...........

On a lighter note!

If you are in Michigan Sept. 22 - Oct. 10 it is worth your while to check out Art Prize in Grand Rapids.

Two dear Christines (Hagedorn & Welch) have wonderful pieces they are exhibiting........along with perhaps 1,300 other artists.

Last year's event was nothing short of spectacular and with the first year under their belt, this event shows even more promise.

Check out all aspects of this social experiment on line at http://www.artprize.org

And be sure to vote........you pick the winner!

I apologize I do not have instant link figured out yet............always a work in progress.........

Note to Self:

Next time you plan a trip half way around the world.....

Look at a Map first.

One Door Closes

Funny how life comes at us.  One door closes......several more open.  Unexpected invitations, chance meetings, divine connections... Surprises all.

And now I'm scurrying around getting ready for a long journey.  Working on my packing list, deciding which way to go........and how to stay connected (or not).......shall I be a slave to electronic devices or be unplugged?  Unplugged is sounding very good to me right now.

I will bear gifts........

Respite

After a whirlwind extraction from the Gingerbread House.......

I drove to the tip of the Mitten.......

Which is our State.....

to see things more clearly........

Unwrap a bundle..........

And sit by the Lake.............

A New Beginning............

This summer I said Goodbye to a lovely old friend...................













and swimming in my head..........

was this...........