[Lara]

as opposed to North to Alaska.

Just want to tell those of you who may be interested that I'm heading off on a 3 month adventure. I'll be in civilization so I'll still be here at Nt of course.

I'm spending the time in the area where I grew up and as a young adult. I've been wanting to get back there for a long time. I'll be enjoying the heat and the humidity near (and in) the Great Barrier Reef. Crossing fingers there'll be no Cyclones/hurricanes, but it's bound to happen. I just hope they don't happen at my beach.

I will head off Monday my time. 20 hrs drive. I'll post photos when I can.

It's a trip.

[Lara]

Here's a photo.
I go down to watch the sun rise every morning here.

I have a new camera so thought I'd test it with the colours of the building. I am having difficulty with the settings and the book is over 200 pages long ... so, it's trial and error.

The big tree to the right of photo is a Melaleuca or paper bark tree and they're everywhere here and apparently hundreds of years old. The glow is from the sun rising. I was standing about 20 feet from the ocean. (Coral Sea)

Just click on the Attachment to enlarge.

[Hopeless]

Dear Lara,

So glad to hear that you won't lose touch with us. Have a WONDERFUL time. Will be looking forward to the pics.

[mrsD]

Love photo, Lara. I really envy you today. We had so much snow over the weekend...sigh. Almost 8 inches.

[Lara]

Sorry about so much early snow. That's unreal.

It's pretty warm here to say the least but the sea breeze is nice. I just find a palm tree and sit under that for a while. I have to keep the sunscreen topped up though. Getting a tan in the shade from reflections. It's very nice I must say. It's great for my daughter too who spends her days inside studying mostly. Her skin was alabaster, not that there's anything wrong with that at all, but we're certainly getting our grand share of Vit D.

[kiwi33]

Lara, that is a great picture - I always enjoy looking at paperbarks.

I hope that you and your daughter have a great time in FNQ .

[Lara]

Thank you!

I used to make bark paintings when I was a child.

I found a couple of massive paperbarks. One was the size of a car around the base.

We're loving every moment. I might stay.

Now I just need to work on my camera knowledge.

[EnglishDave]

Hi Lara,

Everything looks and sounds idyllic!

I hope the 3 months pass slowly for you.

Dave.

[bluesfan]

Hi Lara

Just sent you a PM before reading this. Have a great time up north - take in lots of those Vit D rays and stay safe from the cyclones.

Will look forward to your posts - are you planning a trip out to the reef?

Cheers bluesfan

[Littlepaw]

Lara,

So excited and happy for you! What a wonderful adventure and special time. I wish you many perfect moments and priceless memories. It sounds restorative and stunning!