Mount Coolum is on my list of must climb but I know it will not be as quiet as this trip on the river. Not only is it a popular spot but I think my breathing will be fairly ragged when I do attempt it.
At this point we should have stopped but no we forced our way under the bridge eventually getting entangled in vines and mud. No longer quiet we couldn’t help but laugh as I pushed off with a paddle I brought a large amount of mud into the boat.
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.
Thanks Sue. It was a very calming beautiful trip and also discovered a mangrove bird sanctuary which I didn’t know existed. Those pics for another day.
Thanks Tina. The reflections were superb. I didn’t either until I saw this on a TV program and being in my own backyard of course I had to do it. You won’t get fit with solar but it was beautifully relaxing gliding along the upper reaches away from everyone and everything.
Irene, you have a special way of melding images and words into a poetic essay. This is one of your best – I enjoyed every photo, every caption, and the sense of tranquility I’ve been looking for for 4 months.
Tranquility is so hard to come by and I’m glad I shared this and was able to help you feel the meander on the water which was a truly tranquil re-energising day. Thanks Sharon.
Lovely, Irene. I especially love your 7th and 8th shots. The reflections are beautiful. A perfect choice for the challenge. I can almost “hear” the quiet!
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) 
Love the reflections in the water especially, Irene.
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Thanks Sue. It was a very calming beautiful trip and also discovered a mangrove bird sanctuary which I didn’t know existed. Those pics for another day.
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Your pictures look so peaceful Irene. Beautiful
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It was Miriam. Thanks
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These pictures are so lovely and peaceful, Irene.
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A beautiful way to relax Robbie. Thanks
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What a beautiful journey. I can feel the quiet.
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It was. Amazing the things you don’t know exist in your own back yard. Discovered this on a television program.
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Who knew watching television could bring such dividends!! Lucky you 🙂
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Absolutely.
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Wow. Beautiful photos. LOVE the reflections.
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Thanks John. Yes they were great.
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Beautiful Irene. Love the cloud reflection especially. Didn’t know solar-powered was an option!!!
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Thanks Tina. The reflections were superb. I didn’t either until I saw this on a TV program and being in my own backyard of course I had to do it. You won’t get fit with solar but it was beautifully relaxing gliding along the upper reaches away from everyone and everything.
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Irene, you have a special way of melding images and words into a poetic essay. This is one of your best – I enjoyed every photo, every caption, and the sense of tranquility I’ve been looking for for 4 months.
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Tranquility is so hard to come by and I’m glad I shared this and was able to help you feel the meander on the water which was a truly tranquil re-energising day. Thanks Sharon.
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Lovely, Irene. I especially love your 7th and 8th shots. The reflections are beautiful. A perfect choice for the challenge. I can almost “hear” the quiet!
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Glad you enjoyed them Patti. It was a trip that suited your theme. Thanks.
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Yes! Wonderful.
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Your photos are so beautiful, calm, and peaceful, Irene. I liked the second one, the one with one boat, and the bird photos.
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Thanks Miriam. Glad you enjoyed them. It was very relaxing and lovely to see well known scenes from a different perspective.
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Yes, I find the same for me, Irene. Have a wonderful week.
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You too Miriam.
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Love the reflections, Irene – and water, water. So quieting.
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I agree Leya. As long as there is water around I am at peace. Stands to reason I’m a Pisces.
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Simply splendid photos, thank you for posting them for us to see.
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Thanks Geri. It was a lovely experience and I’m glad I could share it with you.
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