Monday, 2 January 2017

Shangri-la.



Two of my grandsons, George and Finn, playing new year's day Cricket on Keppel Island Queensland Oz.

You can see why they live over there, can't you!

Thanks to Tenpin for the beautiful photo.




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32 comments:

  1. Susan Heather2 January 2017 at 04:52

    30 degrees here today.

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 05:35

      I could cope with that, especially if I was on that beach (above).

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  2. Helsie2 January 2017 at 05:24

    You really should visit ....but Christmas time is VERY HOT but then you do like Summer and the heat. I'm wishing I could be where you are !

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  3. Jo2 January 2017 at 05:52

    It's hot at Christmas time here in South Africa as well. I like the B&W image of your sporty grandsons. Happy New Year Cro and Lady M.

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 05:59

      It's a great photo, it makes me want to be out there too!

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    2. Susan Heather2 January 2017 at 06:30

      Surely someone would look after Bok for you if you go with Lady M. this year.

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    3. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 06:43

      I can't face 24 hours in a plane; no way! I'm waiting for that long over-due super sonic 5 hour flight.

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    4. Coppa's girl2 January 2017 at 06:53

      You could break your journey, Cro. Singapore is a great stopover. Years ago the journey was done in three eight-hour hops.

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    5. Susan Heather2 January 2017 at 18:26

      Vancouver is a lovely city - a week there is delightful and a week in Hawaii. Problem sorted.

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  4. Maria2 January 2017 at 06:26

    I would love to be there...
    -5 here now; grass, parked cars and roof tops are white!
    The word shangri-la reminds me of a film, "Lost Horizon"
    Greetings Maria x

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 06:44

      Just -1 C here, but I haven't been out yet. The hat in my picture is getting good use!

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  5. local alien2 January 2017 at 06:59

    Wonderful photo of life downunder. I really prefer winter but at the moment just the sight of those two on the beach warms my bones

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  6. Coppa's girl2 January 2017 at 07:00

    It looks like Paradise, indeed, Cro. - Who would really want to come back to Europe when they have that on their doorstep, and guaranteed year-round sunshine?
    It's probably about 10ºC here, but I haven't yet been out to check. It's just getting light, and looking at the sky, it's overcast too.

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 07:28

      I've just returned from my semi-light walk, and I don't think it was even -1 C. Cool but pleasant.

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  7. Sue2 January 2017 at 08:13

    Looks wonderful but I can SO understand you not wanting to do that flight, even with a stopover. (Buddy is currently camping in the real outback,looks scary, he'd rather be at the beach.)

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 09:04

      I've been on a 6 hour flight, and nearly went crazy. I almost 'panicked'. No, I stay home and look after the animals.

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  8. Jacqueline @ HOME2 January 2017 at 08:57

    I don't know how the boys managed to play amongst all those crowds !!!! Haha !! A lovely life for them all.
    ..... although, for me, I love the crisp, frosty days around Christmas .... we went to Florida for Christmas once and it just wasn't the same !!!! XXXX

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 09:06

      I haven't minded our recent winters at all. They've been quite mild with no snow; just how I like them.

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  9. Rachel Phillips2 January 2017 at 09:30

    You could get a photo like that on Holkham Beach in North Norfolk today but of course it would be something like minus 3 degrees.

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 09:41

      And they might be wearing red flannel thermals.

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  10. The Weaver of Grass2 January 2017 at 10:34

    Indeed I can see - it looks lovely Cro. The only thing is that our freezing winters do give us comparison on the rare hot days we have.

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 14:11

      Yes, I'd miss the seasons, but they do have a bit of everything.

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  11. Jennifer2 January 2017 at 12:27

    What a nice photo. You should print and frame it.

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  12. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe2 January 2017 at 13:29

    Have you ever visited them there? I looks like a lovely vacation spot.

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    1. Cro Magnon2 January 2017 at 14:16

      No, but my wife goes quite often. I can't face the journey.

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  13. Graham Edwards2 January 2017 at 15:47

    Having lived a decade of summers in New Zealand I can well understand!

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  14. libby2 January 2017 at 16:22

    What a wonderful life they have and what a smashing photo...printed and framed would be a good idea.

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  15. gz2 January 2017 at 16:27

    such skies!!

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  16. Shrimpton and Perfect2 January 2017 at 17:04

    I think black and white photography is always more evocative. Great pic.
    Jean

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