I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
It is interesting to see the bridge as focal point in the photos of ever-changing sky and water. I love the one you took of your shadow. I took some of me like that recently!
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
To dive into clouds by diving into water – sweet fantasy.
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Wonderful fantasy. I always feel like jumping out of a plane into the clouds. This would be a lot less dangerous.
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Some stunning photos Irene. Love them.
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Thanks Raewyn.
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I love how this bridge is an anchor to your life on the river.
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Yes it is a definite landmark that is unchanging where sky and water changes frequently.
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Paradise! You live in paradise.
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Thank you Tricia. I have to agree. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
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It is interesting to see the bridge as focal point in the photos of ever-changing sky and water. I love the one you took of your shadow. I took some of me like that recently!
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Yes shadows make great photos and lets you know you are there. I remember how much we loved shadows as a kid.
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it’s fun to play shadow tag isn’t it? (or ‘was’ maybe!)
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I was taken by the shadows and patterns in the water. What a beautiful spot, Irene.
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Yes it is just across the road from us and I see it every day when I walk the dogs. It is never exactly the same and I never tire of it.
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