Friday, April 11, 2014

Above the clouds







The first thing I see when I open my eyes in the morning is the Sun rising over the Coal River Valley through the triangular window at the end of our bed. 

We've never had curtains in the bedroom here and love being woken up by the view and enjoying some quiet moments before the pitter patter of ten little feet come traipsing up the stairs.

The Sunrises at this time of year are particularly beautiful and occasionally I take photos of them and share them on Instagram.

Sometimes the Sunrise is special enough to warrant its own blog Post like the other day when we  awoke to this amazing sight - the thickest, most incredible fog I have ever seen. It went as far as the eye could see and felt like we were living above the clouds. Over bowls of Porridge we watched it slowly recede until it hovered just above the river where it stayed for another hour until it was time for School. It felt like Autumn had finally arrived.

It's raining today and I couldn't be happier because the tank is filling up and I will be able to hold off getting water delivered. It seems crazy to have to pay for this one thing that nature provides for free but the reality of living in the second driest Capital of Australia and not being hooked up to the town water supply means about twice a year we need to fork out $120 for water. 

We still have another 3 days left of School next week before the holidays and I think we are all feeling the effects of a very long first Term of School. It will be a nice, quiet weekend ahead. Friday night is always movie and popcorn night here and then I'm thinking a whole bunch of nothing for the next couple of days. I might even tidy my desk and put the 2014 Calendar on the wall.

Have a lovely weekend friends! 

Mel xxx



21 comments :

  1. I'd be tempted to lay in bed all day and watch the day go by. X

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  2. Great Idea, I have March 2013 as the screensaver on my computer - been a while since I updated!

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  3. What a beautiful place you live in! Hope you enjoy a relaxing weekend.

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  4. Enjoy the holidays - and that gorgeous view Mel! Having huge envy moments now..... cheers Wendy

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  5. Beautiful photos, what an amazing view you have. And the clouds - reminds me of flying home from Hobart one late afternoon a year ago - we were probably flying over your place at the time. Incredible for you to have that same effect from your home.
    Hope your last 3 days of school go well. My girls finished today and I couldn't be happier to have some time off from the school routine and the rest ... have a great weekend xx

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  6. Absolutely gorgeous! You really live in a spectacular place. x

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  7. Beautiful photos. I'm so completely ready for this next week. It probably won't feel that much like a "break" by the time it's over, but I'm glad to have the change of routine anyway.

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  8. I just adore that view. Hope you have a very happy, restful holiday Mel. I was so ready for ours xxx

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  9. I'll bet the whole family really pays attention to water usage, and with a tank like yours you really have to be conservative with this resource. We take it for granted here in the US, and as populations grow water rights will definitely become a bigger issue. It must feel good to be pretty self - sufficient in this aspect... PS Gorgeous shots!

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  10. I hope that you had a great Friday night! Your pictures are amazing and beautiful and what a wonderful view to wake up to indeed. Love your new header pics by the way too! xx

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  11. Your photos are stunning as ever! If I had a view like that I wouldn't have curtains either.

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  12. I love seeing your sunrise shots on Instagram. Sometimes it's almost too much! What a dreamland. X

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  13. What a stunning view (I know I've said that before!), first I wondered what enormous mountain you'd scaled to take them! No need for curtains or a painting on the wall when you have that framed at the end of the bed. Have a peaceful and relaxing few days Mel.

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  14. It's breathtakingly beautiful, Mel. What an amazing view to wake up to every morning!

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  15. What a beautiful way to start the day with that amazing view! As a child I lived on a hill and it was always so magical when the fog was lying in the valley. Sarah x

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  16. What an amazing landscape. Just beautiful! x

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  17. That fog is so mystical!! Lovely!! Holidays here this coming week too... hooray!! x

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  18. Wow, what a view!! It reminds me of the view from a hostel we stayed at in Switzerland, amazing! Interesting to read that Hobart is the second driest capital, I never would have thought! Enjoy the school holidays x

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  19. Stunning. I love seeing your views on instagram, you really do live in the most amazing spot. What's even better is that you never take it for granted and seem to delight in it every day.

    Love your new header by the way. x

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