We had a lovely little overnight getaway in the holidays, and while COVID and the bushfires put a dampener on our plans, we still managed to have a great time. A lot of things were closed due to COVID and some of the bush walks, including the one to the Glow Worm Glen were closed due to bush fire damage.
It was very interesting to see that the hotel in Sutton Forest had a really serious COVID safety plan in action - restaurant was closed, bathrooms in the public spaces were closed, staff in masks, number of people limited to 4 or 6 in the billard room and other lounge rooms etc.
On the way home the Headland Hotel made us sign in before entering and you got a sticker when you showed your ticked app, and were allowed to then enter. The barman questioned where my sticker was when my long hair hid it from view.
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| Twin Falls - though you can only just make out the one on the left |
These small towns seem more organised than both Sydney and Canberra in a lot of ways. It was an interesting experience.
The more this is our normal, the easier it is to see what's safe and what isn't, and I guess our job is to remove ourselves from anything that isn't.
I was really loving life over the break, easing ever so slowly into real life again.
Stay safe, and stay out of elevators, people!
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| Linking with #WildbirdWednesday |
What are you loving this week? One of the things I really loved, was seeing my Instagram look like my real instagram for a change! Small thing but it really made me smile!
Linking with #WaterThursday
“Enjoy the little things in life because one day you`ll look back and realize they were the big things.”
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Fabulous images - I loved following along on Insta. We found a similar thing up north - some places required you to check in on an app while others passed you a sheet where people were supposed to put their correct details down, but some clearly didn't. It irked me in that the contact tracing is there for a reason. Rant over.
ReplyDeleteI think this is showing what complete jerks we are. The number of people not isolating or quarantining properly is disgraceful.
DeleteGorgeous pics Lydia and I love that saying about your Instagram looking more like your old Instagram. A lot of people I know seem to be taking mini breaks at the moment and doing some travel which I think is great for small businesses and the tourism industry.
ReplyDeleteOh... and people's sanity!
DeleteFor us in Sydney, it's off the cards again...but fingers crossed only for a week or two...
DeleteBeautiful scenery and wildlife. Glad you had a nice break. #lovin'lifelinky
ReplyDeleteReally was goregous!! Plan to go back again...hopefully soon!
DeleteWhat a beautiful getaway! I'd love to visit that area. I bet it was cold! We had a few days in the Granite Belt which I loved and will share next week. Love the photos - especially the first one of the kangaroo near the tree and fence.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing those. I don't know anything about that region but a quick google showed me that it's quite stunning!
Delete#KCACOLS beautiful images. Thank you for posting these, in need of a virtual gateaway.
ReplyDeleteI grew up not far away from this area so I always enjoy seeing great photos of the falls and landscapes! Isn't it strange how we have to qualify things by saying it was before travel bans were in place? I'm glad to read of the way some small towns are coping and doing the right thing. Happy to see your Intsagram back on track, for a while at least! #Lifethisweek
ReplyDeleteIt must have been lovely to have a touch of normality even if only for a short time. Your photos are beautiful. #lifethisweek
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard balancing the desire to travel and support these small communities and following the guidelines. We had a couple of weekends away before the new orders and it was so good to have a change of scenery and spend some tourist dollars! I have to agree with you, how well the regional communities and in particular, business are dealing with Covid, it felt so much safer than Sydney.
ReplyDeleteLove these gorgeous snaps. It's good to see places taking Covid seriously too
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The waterfall is breathtaking #globalblogging@_karendennis
ReplyDeleteAmazing diversity and beauty! Thanks so much for sharing these at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/07/sleeping-and-stretching-fulltime.html. A true feast for the eyes!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a stunning setting for a getaway and brilliant shots of the Kangaroos and what a beautiful bird. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time
ReplyDeleteHere in middle America, the small towns are the most lax and dismissive of any precautions about Covid. Glad to see that things are different in your country.
ReplyDeleteI'm used to Kangaroos being in zoos, amazing to see photos of them out and about in the countryside like deer are here.
Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful series of captures - thank you for sharing your part of our world.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteA lovely collection of photos from your trip - in particular I like the waterfall pictures.
ReplyDeleteWonderful nature and shots. Love the kangaroos :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing nature shots, what a gorgeous part of the world X #globalblogging
ReplyDeleteYour getaway looked amazing...beautiful area. It's become worse where I live. People seem to not care much. Sad. Glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteStay safe. It's hard.
DeleteI enjoyed that trip to some places I know. Did you know Beth McDonald of BabyMac lives in Burrawang? Thank you for linking up this week for #lifethisweek 199. Next week, the optional prompt is Food. Hope to see you there too. Denyse.
ReplyDeleteI thought she lived in Melbourne? I have no idea where I got that idea from...
DeleteSo glad you managed to get a trip in before the restrictions. My daughter has been looking at wedding venues but even that has to be sidelined for a while. Love your pictures they look so serene.
ReplyDeletebeautiful beaches, mountain views, a gorgeous red parrot, and even a kangaroo to make me smile
ReplyDeleteaww...colorful bird on the ground.....great shot.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing beautiful photos
Birds are really hard. It's my new zen practice...I'm not very good at it...yet!
DeleteI recognise so much of this. Such a great part of the world.
ReplyDeleteThat kangaroo at the rusted barbed wire fence. Can't get more Aussie than that!
I really enjoyed scrolling through your photos, except for that bridge! The coastline images are wonderful to see.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!! Thanks for linking up with us.
Amazing photos and scenery. It looked like a great trip. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time"
ReplyDeleteIt looks incredible. The photos are amazing x x #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to get out in nature and that the virus is being taken seriously
ReplyDeleteI can't decide if I love the animal pics or the epic scenery best! Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, simply beautiful. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥
Wonderful shots, Lydia. I needed that eye candy after the doom and gloom here in Melbourne!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.
Stunning images, It is pleasure to see Kangaroos. It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to Gardening, Nature and Birds here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2021/03/garden-affair-amaryllis.html
ReplyDeleteExtraordinary!! Those photos of the 'roos and parrot are fantastic. As are the waterfalls!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you, and thanks for linking with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week!
Hello Lydia,
ReplyDeleteDuring Covid I felt happier spending time enjoying the outdoors. Your getaway sounds wonderful. The scenery is beautiful, I love the waterfalls, the coastline and water views. I like the bridge and kangaroo and the beautiful parrot? Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great new week ahead. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
That bird sure stands out with the vibrant colors! That's some serious hiking to see these sights! What beautiful photos you took too!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. You made me smile and say aw.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥
Hello,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views of the ocean and the waterfall. I love the bird and the kangaroo. Sorry, I am late commenting! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and the rest of the week! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment
Gorgeous pics!
ReplyDeleteStunning and beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteI visited you via Bay of Martyrs at Great Ocean Road for Water H2O Thursday + REFLECTIONS IN WINDOWS
My links: with #3, I trust that snow will also count under ‘water’. I hope you will join us this week at Wed-Sat at #WordlessWednesday (words welcome) https:// esmesalon. com / tag / wordlesswednesday/ See you soon