Monday, July 6, 2009

MY WORLD ~ 33 The High Country

Look to the hills from whence cometh your salvation!
For both the Prof and I that certainly holds true,
we have always loved the mountains.



This trip was some time ago, but i thought I would
share it anyway, maybe because I myself need to
revisit it as well.
A meadow in the foothills I could not pass without
snapping.



A tiny little flower by the wayside, so little, yet so
full of beauty!



A burnt forest with the forest floor starting to regenerate
but the trees that are a sixty year regrowth from another
huge conflagration, are again destroyed for all time.



Gravel road rising up to the lower Victorian Alps,
a corner that was miraculously missed by the fires
this time around.



A mass of Buttercups by the roadside, an introduced
weed, but such a sheet of beautiful gold.



Snow Gums, Eucalyptus pauciflora, thrives only above
the snowline. They grow where no other Eucalypt dares
to go. Snow Gums flower only once every seven years
so that if fires occur more often, they can be totally
wiped out.



Finally we are as high as the car can go, looking over the
Latrobe Valley, breathing the mountain air, clearing our
heads of the mundane everyday, and just remembering
what joy it is to be alive.

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46 comments:

  1. I must say I also enjoyed this trip up your mountains. Wow. Impressive post too with the words flowing with the pictures.

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  2. Those shots most definitely make you remember that it's good to be alive! And lovely words to as well! A fantastic look at your world, Arija, and it is breathtakingly beautiful! Thanks for sharing it!

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  3. Glad you revisited and allowed us to accompany you. A splendid trip with such beauty.

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  4. what a lovely trip up the mountain. so liked those ferns along side the road, those are ferns? and the gum trees are so beautiful.
    have a wonderful evening.

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  5. I so enjoy following you journeys, old or new. The country side is so gorgeous and your words always share a good feeling.

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  6. I love your High Country - it's sometimes familiar and sometimes exotic in comparison with the one I know over here!

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  7. Thank you for your lovely comment in my blog.
    Is this your Today's Flower blog?
    I have to say for these flowers.....little is beautiful.
    Have a nice week.
    Blue

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  8. Your World is a Garden Delights indeed.

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  9. That is a lovely place. The mountains have away of taking us out of the world. So dreamy!

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  10. So lovely to revisit places we've been through our photos. What a lovely place this looked. Your photos were beautiful.

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  11. I always enjoy your posts for not only the scenery but the flowers and trees that aren't native to the northeastern U.S. So interesting.

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  12. Thank you for this magnificent trip into the mountains! I particularly enjoyed the outlook over the
    Latrobe Valley, the trees and vegetation in the foreground look like out of a fantasy book.

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  13. Gorgeous scenery.The last picture is particularily lovely.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  14. You always take us to fascinating and beautiful nature trips. Thanks.

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  15. What a beautiful part of the world! Thanks for posting these lovely photos.

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  16. It's always so nice to tread virtually where you walk. Such a pretty relaxing world.

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  17. Thanks for taking us along on your beautiful drive to the high country.

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  18. Beautiful vegetation Great pictures
    Thanks for letting us walk alongside

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  19. What a wonderful journey you take us on, it is so important to recharge the batteries from time to time isn't it?

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  20. what a beautiful place to drive to

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  21. Exquisite mountain scenery. I liked the curving road best.

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  22. those pics are lovely! never heard of snow gums before!

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  23. A beautiful post, I loved the pictures, and the writing as well.

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  24. Must admit your state has some fabulous scenery. Lovely shots and text too.

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  25. Stunning landscape and beautiful photos. Are these fires man-made or due to lightning?

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  26. This is a beautiful trip with the gift of the view over the Latrobe Valley. I liked the picture from the burnt forest. It's sad to see the black remains of the trees, but new life is slowly coming back as always. Have a great week!

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  27. Wow so beautiful, you bring me so much closer to nature through your photos.

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  28. What beautiful scenery Ma'am Arija. Your love of nature is contagious. Adorable posting as ever with beautiful stories to go by.

    My World.

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  29. Oops sorry about the state mix up. That will teach me to read more carefully.

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  30. Oh, I love clear mountain air. And snow gums - I've never seen them before!

    Great pics. Thanks.

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  31. Would love to go up those ranges. Your pictures are excellent.

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  32. I have an affinity for the mountains as well. Thank you for sharing the beautiful view.

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  33. This part of Australia is unknown to me and I think it's worth visiting! Thanks for the virtual tour, Arija! Thanks for the visit to my castles.Guests of the Marquis? You must be kidding! We were all tourists and have paid dearly for our tickets! The marquis was nowhere in sight. He was probably hiding behind one of the heavy curtains or walking about disguised as a common tourist.

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  34. Once again a great journey. Love the tree image. Thanks for sharing your world with us.

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  35. What a beautiful place, Arija. Ah to stand on top of that mountain...what a BLESSING!
    It rejuvenates us, doesn't it?

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  36. Thanks for the tour of this beautiful place.

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  37. Arija thank you for taking us on this trip. I appreciate the clear air. Your photos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
    Smiles

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  38. All beautiful. I love the meadow and the snow gums.

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  39. I'm so glad you decide to revisit this marvelous journey. Thanks for sharing ... lovely!

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  40. Great series of captures all beautiful. The 1st one really captured my eye. Have a great week.
    Smiles Barbara

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  41. That's a beautiful spot! I'm glad the fires did not destroy it. I like the lone tree in the meadow. And the photos of the heron in the previous post are amazing!

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  42. Your photos and journeys are always so wonderful, Arija. They delight me every time I visit.
    I love the simple beauty you found in that lovely tiny flower...

    Your the best!
    Be well, be happy... Pam

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  43. These scenes are so beautiful! That tiny little purple flower looks like a plant that I have that is some sort of wild geranium or cranesbill.

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  44. Arija: That was a neat trip over your wonderful country.

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