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Irene Waters
Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
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.
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Blue Hour: Thursdays Special
In Australia we don’t get these blue hours (or if we do I am unaware of them). I think it must be something to do with the light in Europe. I have never seen in Europe the sharpness of the … Continue reading
Serene: Weekly Photo Challenge
For me serene will include water. I am a Piscean so it makes sense that I am most at peace when water is near. I don’t mind if the water is in the form of snow or liquid. Combine water … Continue reading
Framed: Weekly Photo Challenge
The view from my workroom framed whilst down on the river a double framed view always fills me with joy. Down the coast just a little way another framed view gives a feeling of peace. A little further still and … Continue reading
3 Lakes, 3 Countries, 2 Continents, 3 Twighlights: Thursday’s Special
I have never associated twilight with Australia although of course we must have them. That period when day is no longer day but it is not yet night. Mostly, I think of them as sunsets. The colour is not … Continue reading
Le Tiny Swiss Vapeur Parc: Weekly Photo Challengs
For me it felt like I was Gulliver in Lilliput but for the model train enthusiast it must feel like heaven. The entire park of 17,000 square metres is built on a scale of 1:4 Taking 120,000 man hours to … Continue reading
Fountains: Cee’s Fun Foto
A dribble, a trickle Or metres into the air Fountains bubble and spurt whether modern or ancient They entice, calming savage minds. In response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Sailing Above and Below the Clouds:Wordless Wednesday
Keys, Locks and Handles Swiss style: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
In response to Cee’s fun foto challenge
Swiss Treats: Weekly Photo Challenge
(20 photos) It was a real treat for me this particular trip to Europe. My mother not only took me first class as she needed care on the flight but my brother showed me a life that I only see … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: A mesh gallery day at Rochers de Naye
Rochers de Naye is a Mountain in the Swiss Alps (2042 m) overlooking Montreux. It is only accesible by cog wheel rail way. The journey takes about an hour and it is well worth the effort as the views  let … Continue reading
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