Kite Girl

Sofia

 

Our second trip to Noosa. Its only a short drive from Daddy's clinic and with the summer weather warming the water we are loving having the beach within striking distance of home.

 

This kite was a gift last Christmas. Previous attempts to get it properly airborne have been thwarted by poor conditions, trees, power lines and a lack of space. The kite was out of its bag and up in the air with almost no effort. You ran up and down the beach, beaming with joy as the kite lifted ever higher, the rainbow ties of the tail a gorgeous contrast against the clear blue skies.

 

We reminisced about kites from our childhood, sticks and brown paper, held together with tape and a string. I remember flying a kite at the back of our house, and it was a delight to show you how to make your kite dance over the sand.

 

Let's go fly a kite...again soon one day.

 

Tripping

Sofia

 

Daddy has started working at a new clinic at Cooroy on Mondays. Sometimes we drop him at work and then go exploring. Recently we went to the Noosa Botanical Gardens, following the brown tourist signs, and stumbled across a wonderful oasis.

 

Ofra was visiting from Israel, and we wandered around admiring the plants and the sculptures. Tucked away on the edge of Lake Macdonald, I knew that we'd found a place that will become a site for family picnics, regular visits and lakeside walks.

 

Hammock

Sofia

Daddy hung a hammock on the front porch. It's blue and white stripes match the colour of the house. We bought the hammock years ago and it's been hiding in various linen cupboards waiting for the right place.

 

It has well and truly found its home. Visitors enjoy afternoon naps. Daddy enjoys a break from working in the sun. You like to sit and swing as you enjoy a snack.

 

The hammock represents many of the dreams Daddy and I have for this place. A slower pace. Release from the struggle of finding work life balance and instead just embracing life on the property.

 

This is the first of hopefully many hammock photos.