It felt like we were far away from our homes on some foreign island, when really we were all in our home town, and not that far from our homes!
Which makes me wonder, how much of a holiday is in our head? Our ability to shut off from our real life demands? Do you actually need a new locatioin or will a walk around the neighbourhood or lying in the backyard in the sunshine do the same thing? Are we just more enthusiastic and happy on holiday because we've decided that's what happens? We've put aside time so have no guilt or pressures to do something useful or productive with it? Maybe that's the key, giving ourselves time to fritter away?
We were only gone for a few hours - maybe just over three but it felt like a total break from reality and the familiar.
Either way, it was the most perfect day!
Leaving you with this Summer anthem.
That does look like a perfect day!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit. Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, It looks like a perfect day. I like the gulls, great flight captures. Staycations are popular now. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy week ahead. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. Near or on the water and I'm in and sipping champagne is always a good thing. Our favorite cold adult beverage.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ♥
Hi Lydia - I'm thinking that retirement is much like a vacation seeing there's lots of "having nothing to do and all day to do it in." :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect day on the water! I'm so glad you got to spend your day that way :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds and looks like sheer bliss. Thanks for sharing your snaps and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be a virtual coffee share full of lovely photographs this week. Thank you for sharing your pictures. My favourite is the second image, Watson's Bay. It looks like a lovely place for coffee, reading, and people-watching.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big believer in day trips like this. We often will pick a spot an hour or two from home and make a day out of exploring #dreamteam
ReplyDeleteThese are some gorgeous pictures. It looks like a wonderful vacation. #DreamTeam
ReplyDeleteFor a moment I was whisked away to Cockatoo Island with you. Your photos are beautiful. Love your thinking about holidays. I've always felt that it's the permission to breathe and relax. It seems to come easier when work and household duties aren't within an arms reach. Thank you for joining us for the #DreamTeam xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos, especially that one of the bird against the sun and sky. So jealous! Thanks for linking up with #DreamTeam
ReplyDeleteWe need these breaks, and sometimes, just a few hours is all we need. I loved your bird photos and, really, all of them. So sunny. So blue. Now I am wishing my town was a seaport.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures from your vacation! A quick day trip or an extended one is always good for the soul. Breaking away from the usual daily grind to refresh the mind, rejuvenates the body. Thanks for joining the party. Have a boogietastic week, Lydia!
ReplyDeleteThe song is perfect with your great photos. I love our yard which feels like a secret garden.
ReplyDeleteAny escape from the real day to day life is a holiday!
ReplyDeleteHow much fun Lydia! Holidays are an interesting concept and you make a good point, maybe a holiday is all in our head in that we're looking for fun and lack of daily pressures. A lovely summer anthem too! Thanks for joining us for Tell Us About, there's nothing like a day on the harbour!
ReplyDeleteI like your style - a book club day out with a water taxi and champagne! I have also been mulling over what makes a holiday special during my just ended 3 week cycling break.
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