checked in my photo diary. It was a cold and crisp Sunday,
unlike today, the leaves had not all fallen yet. Being partial
to a Sunday drive but preferring an outing with a goal . . .
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we took ourselves to Rockford's Winery in the Barossa Valley.
Rockfords still make traditional wine from non-irrigated grapes
pressed in large wooden open vats. The old buildings have been
restored and extended in the same manner and are always a joy
to visit. We aquired a few dozen bottles of their excellent produsce
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and headed home again through golden pastures dotted with
sheep,
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or not, enjoying the clear light and pleasant landscapes.
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Past vineyards and distant blue hills . . .
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and more of the same,
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until the thought of home and afternoon tea caused us to step on
the gas and move along at a rather brisker pace. It really was a
very satisfying outing.
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I have just noticed that in 2 years of blogging this is my 401st.
post! Thank you to all of you who have visited and I hope will
continue to do so. Your friendship and comments have definitely
enriched my life, as your prayers and good wishes have helped me
enriched my life, as your prayers and good wishes have helped me
through some hard times.
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Thank you one and all my friends!
Thank you one and all my friends!
And a big thank you to the industrious MY WORLD Team for the
establishment and continuation of this delightful meme.
I always enjoying visiting your blog and admiring your photos, and thank you for your visits to mine! It's the first day of summer here! Enjoy the winter! The lighting you took these shots in is wonderful...love those long shadows! Enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteKudos on 400, dear friend! It's beginning to get hot here and I am craving our cool fall breeze.
ReplyDelete(loved your story of the buried dolly, poor thing)
What a delightful and beautiful outing you had! I love the rolling hills. I've heard that non-irrigated grapes produce the finest-flavored wines. In fact, I think in Italy and in France, wine-makers are not allowed (?) to irrigate their vineyards--at least that's what someone told me.
ReplyDeleteHappy winter to you, Arija. Today's our first day of summer. I'm always glad for the change of seasons
Always love taking a ride with you through your photos, Arija! Enjoy your winter with it's own special beauty. Have a lovely week! Enjoy!
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It is always a pleasure to visit you Arija - and particularly so today when you post pictures of your shortest day when here in the UK it is our longest day!
ReplyDeleteOh my those are just beautiful landscape. Congratulations on your 401's post keep it coming! Happy Monday!
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RRT~Red Hollyhock
Oh, queste foto oggi sono meravigliose !!!
ReplyDeleteMi piacciono tanto :-)
Buona giornata.
The landscapes are so gorgeous and I also like the old building you shot. Sounds like a fun outing.
ReplyDeleteA trip to a impressive landscape - Summertime began today in Germany, but it is´nt good weather. Enjoy your winter and have a good time. Greetings from Luzia.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing! I think that if you published it will surpass any National geographic or Planet earth publication!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you my dear friend.
That is a lot of posts to have made. Keep it up,I enjoy reading about your homeland.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Hope you visited the sampling room too--always my favorite part of a winery tour!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, all, and the last one truely captures the feel of motion.
ReplyDeletethe green rolling hills are breathtaking. congratulations on the 401st post.
ReplyDeleteI always like travelling through trees lining the road. They make it like a tunnel.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on you 401 post. Thanks for many lovely photos,
Dear arija,
ReplyDeleteI love the first two photos, especially the stone building with the sunlight falling diagonally across it. What a nice essay. What a nice memory!
Oohhhh...those vineyards and golden hills are calling me! Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNow that's my idea of a great day out. Somewhere interesting as destination, beautiful scenery and nature along the way and home for tea! And you got to bring home a few bottles to serve as memories of the day. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteI cannot get enough of these wonderful ladscapes. I completely enjoyed in every photo that you posted. Just fantastic. Thanks for sharing. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 401st post. I hope you have a lovely winter that's not too cold. The countryside in your photos is lovely.
ReplyDeleteArija: Wonderful look at your Fall trip. It is so neat to see the other side of the world.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful virtual trip. It makes me looking forward to visiting Australia in 2011 again. It was wonderful to have my daughter and family here.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a lovely winter. Our longest day has come and gone!
I saw your post on Pamela's about your father's demise and wanted to express my sympathy. Currently reading "A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" which is about his time in a similar camp.
ReplyDeleteAs for your gorgeous outing post: "Being partial
to a Sunday drive but preferring an outing with a goal" : That is so me :)
Stunning landscapes and photography. It sounds like a wonderful day. Thank you for taking us with you ;-)
ReplyDeleteI was confused. You say "shortest day". So I looked at your profile. Australia! It is our longest day up north, never thought of it as your shortest day.
ReplyDeleteArija, you took my breath away in these fine landscapes images, simply divine. The pastoral scenes so very different from what we have and that is what makes blogging even more gratifying, getting to see the sights that others view around the globe. Bless you dear one~
ReplyDeleteIt seems so strange for you to be talking about your shortest day when here we are in the midst of our longest days and enjoying the Midnight Sun. Sunset is at 12:47 a.m. and sunrise at 2:57 a.m. and bright twilight in between.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful drive you took last year. Your countryside is beautiful and very different from here in Alaska.
Congratulations, Arija on this milestone of blogging! 401st! Looking forward to a double figure!
ReplyDeleteYou live in a world full of beauty! I love the pastures and the fields and your garden.
Take care.
The images are magical and 400+ posts of yours is a wonderful accomplishment! It is also an enrichment of all our lives, your letting us take part in yours through your artist's eyes and love of life and sense of humour.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us see what you experience and best wishes for many many more future posts,
Merisi