Chill out

Tomorrow the temperature here in Adelaide, South Australia, is expected to reach around 37 degrees C, so I thought this image of friends' pool and surroundings might help this lover of cooler climates to "chill out" ! (Hope you find it a relaxing scene too).

(It's now Tuesday and several regions of our State have been graded with "catastrophic potential" for bushfires due to the high, dry, northerly winds. Praying for all the residents in those areas as well as our brave Country Fire Servicemen & women and the Emergency Services teams and volunteers - may they all be spared facing any catastrophy.)

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An abundance of roses

These shots were taken somewhat in haste during a small group garden tour and, as I'm still learning about my new camera, they are not as sharp as I would hope for. However, they are still gorgeous blooms which I hope you, too, will enjoy!

Contributing to Nick's Floral Friday Foto

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Not a bushfire

This shot of a "fiery" sunset was taken back in June (Australia's first month of Winter), but today it reminds me that we are now only weeks away from our official Bushfire Season. Residents in the Port Lincoln region on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula have just this week experienced a devastating loss of homes to such an event. Thoughts and prayers are with those coming to terms with their loss and wondering how to once again rebuild their homes and lives.

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Just Roses

Was in "P plate" mode (still learning about the settings on my new camera) when this was taken and, although it is not as sharp as I would have liked, just the shape of these buds made me decide to post the image anyway!

Reculver

Reculver is a village and coastal resort about 3 miles east of Herne Bay in south-east England, in the City of Canterbury district of Kent.

These twin towers are pretty much all that remains of the 12th Century Roman Saxon shore fort and Monastery there, the bulk of the site having been claimed by the sea.  It was the first of several forts built to protect the south-east coast of England.

 Approx. 2000 years ago a sea channel (the Wantsum) up to 3 miles wide cut off the isle of Thanet from the mainland and the Roman Fort of Reculver, set on a promontory at the north end of the channel where it joined the Thames Estuary.

Today the Wantsum has silted up and become dry land, but the towers continue to guide ships at sea.

(For additional background on Reculver, visit the English Heritage website)

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Orange Roses

Joining in with Mandarin Orange Monday

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Remembering

In the shadows of yesterday and the brightness of today, may we never forget the ultimate, unselfish sacrifice of those who died protecting the promise of our tomorrow.

Offerings within

Taken inside a fascinating gift shop in the country

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Storm approaching

One of the ovals on which I take Jessie for a run - on that day a thunderstorm was brewing so just snapped this with the camera feature on my smartphone.

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Looe in Cornwall, England

These quaint scenes were captured in the charming seaside town of Looe in Cornwall, England.  The name of this establishment certainly stirs one's imagination!

( especially when one reads that its origins date back to 1430 AD !!)

These invitations to partake of some local meals were very tempting, but we kept on walking, exploring and near the ocean's shoreline chose the produce of a local bakery (as  you do!)

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