A while back there was a lovely thread of sunrises that the early risers among us posted. I loved it, so I thought I'd broaden it to a thread for all the lovely sights we see as we do our slow staggers through chemo, or those walks we take after active treatment has finished and we're trying to get our strength and fitness back.In Melbourne today the weather was sunny, still and mild; perfect for a walk. I have followed my GP to a small town in the Yarra Valley (a good GP is worth the 30 minute drive I reckon), and right outside her surgery is the start of a beautifully laid out walking track. It's 7kms long and I've been keen to explore it. So today I walked halfway along it and back. At over 7kms it was the longest walk I've done since the day before chemo!

Jemima and friend nesting at our home this year

“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” - Virginia Woolf #SundayThoughts #SundayMorning

@Eastmum and I had brunch in Bondi on Tuesday...

Mrs Tawny Frog Mouth on her nest. She uses the same tree, same branch and I am sure the same twigs and piece of bark each year. Two clutches each wet season with usually 2 successful chicks from each clutch. Dad and juniors from last year are roosting in the shed.

@Sister We think she had been there for a good week because we could hear her call but could not see her. The gum tree is in the centre of our 2 way driveway. All year the parent birds and last year's chicks roost in the shed up on the big steel girders. It is lovely to watch the newly hatched chickies change from fluffy white downy little balls into fully fledged owls. First you see 2 black eyes in a ball of white fluff staring down at you. The funniest part is when the nestlings are trying to be a branch but cannot resist swiveling their heads to watch you walk past. Mum / Dad hiss at them.The adults will raise this clutch and then in January (depending on the wet season and food available) sit again. Some years all chicks will survive and some years none.They have been on our block for over 10 years - same tree - same branch - same piece of bark. I will post photos of mum and hatchlings.

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June1952
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5 years ago
To all the clever photographers of the great scenes above - wow - I am jealous ! Cold and overcast here with no blue skies and wonderful views 😂😂😂
arpie
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5 years ago
GORGEOUS @Cath62!! I am jealous
Cath62
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5 years ago
Canarvan Gorge walks. I did a 14km walk and a 20km walk. I amazed myself as they were not easy and had lots of steps made of stone and in some places there were ladders. The 14 km walk had 900 stairs so it was 1800 stairs up and down. Having said that the place is beautiful.
arpie
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5 years ago
Gorgeous! Which estuary is that @gumnut ? I’d love to put my kayak in there and fish! ;)
gumnut
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5 years ago
Thanks @FLClover 💕
FLClover
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5 years ago
Wow @gumnut, stunning photos!! 😮😮😍😍
gumnut
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5 years ago
Some recent beach walks over the past 2 weeks, I’ve seen a few whales which is a lovely bonus & I always feel so much better after a walk on the beach 🙏💕
noosa_blue150
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5 years ago
Alexander headland beach Sunshine Coast
Cath62
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5 years ago
Walking with my mum today and this is what we saw. It is a Curlew (not sure of correct spelling) but my mum watches for this guy and his mate every day.
Afraser
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5 years ago
Nowhere near as attractive as some walks but this is the corner of Bourke and Collins Street (yes, it does happen!) on a cool and blustery day in Melbourne!