The SW Coast

Spent a delightful day yesterday revisiting the South West coast of South Australia in my very favourite region of our State - the Fleurieu Peninsula

(for some reason the images have loaded in reverse order!)

This was one of several grottos in the cliff face at Second Valley

The shoreline is covered with these flat pebbles, smoothed by the constant washing and tumbling of the ocean

An example of the unique rock formation in this region

This jetty is a popular fishing spot

The sun on this section of rock, momentarily made it look like gold !

These next few shots show the extraordinary colouring of the cliff face that has been eroded over time, revealing this beautiful artwork of nature

A coastal splash of colour - I believe these are Mesembryanthemum (commonly called "Pig face" - but I don't know why!!)

A couple of Pacific Gulls enjoying the day

En route to Second Valley, we drove through Normanville, where this kangaroo was just lazing around in a paddock adjacent to the road.

Our first stop on the Peninsula - for the inevitable coffee :-) - was Sellicks Beach

There's no doubt about it - you'd be hard pressed to better the spectacular beaches of Australia!

Praying that my fellow bloggers and friends around the world are managing to stay well and safe in these uncertain times.  Many thanks to the team enabling us to participate in Our World Tuesday

Extraordinary Riverland

This week saw a visit to South Australia's Riverland region over the course of 4 days.  The area encompasses significant production of citrus fruits and winegrapes.

The River Murray meanders its way through our State and, in the Riverland, through the towns of Renmark, Loxton, Berri and Waikerie (amongst others). The town of Barmera offers Lake Bonney as a major tourist attraction for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of city life - it surely is a very peaceful environment.  (I apologise for the fuzziness of some of these shots!)

            (I'd be very grateful if someone is able to identify this bird for me  :-))

                (.... the identity of this one also eludes me - possibly an owl ?)

Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday, with grateful thanks to the hosts of both sites.  Trusting all in "blogland" are keeping safe and well.