Water

Water - what can I say about it?  It is wet...lol  I remember hearing that our bodies are actually full of alot of water; so I went to Wikipedia and had a quick look to see if I could find some statistics.  Voila, on average, our bodies are 57% water.  That is also why I heard that we find being by the water so soothing and relaxing.  I know that I sure do!


In addition to living in Brisbane which is reasonably close to the beautiful beaches of either the Sunshine or Gold Coast, we live in a suburb that has been developed around a man-made lake and the suburb up the road, another man-made lake.


Peter and I particularly enjoy Fish & Chips by the lake up the road.  Below is a collage I put together of two of the lakes; we were enjoying breakfast at one and had just finished fish & chips at the other.


Ah, water - you are a beautiful thing!

Another Beautiful Day At The Coast - 26 March 2011

No, I do not reckon that I will ever tire of just sitting and listening and watching and relaxing amidst the amazing creation of my Heavenly Father! Peter and I enjoyed another gorgeous day at the Coast - specifically the Gold Coast, which is south of Brisbane versus the Sunshine Coast which is north of Brisbane.



Because of our location in Brissy and Ipswich it is a wee bit quicker and easier access to go south and after about one hour's drive we arrived in Tweed Heads, New South Wales which is just over the Queensland border.  Right next to Tweed Heads is Coolangatta, Queensland and this is where we finished our beautiful day with a walk along the sand and then indulged in delicious Gelato Ice Cream at the Gelatissimo overlooking the beach! Peter enjoyed Mango and Berry and I had Caramel - both delicious.  We visited the local bowls club in Tweed Heads and enjoyed a bargain lunch for $6.90! But boy, you really have to be quick - if you don't get in for lunch by 1:30 pm, sorry about your luck! We got in by the hair of our chinny chin chin! lol

Appreciating God's Creation

I love the ocean - most bodies of water in general actually; lakes, dams, rivers, ponds.  And yesterday I got to visit one of my favourite spots - the Gold Coast.  What can I say? It is a beautiful, majestic view and sound all rolled into one!

Burleigh

View of Surfers Paradise

The sea breeze in my face feels refreshing, not to mention feeling the sand between my toes and then the absolute bliss of just standing there looking out at the beautiful view of blue with the white of the crashing waves.

For some that have grown up with the beautiful beach, perhaps it doesn't hold the same thrill as it once did; but it reminds me to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.....and the ocean is anything but simple.

So, I think for me in 2011, I'm going to make an extra effort at stopping throughout my days and appreciate God's creation and when I have my camera handy, I'll snap a few shots, too and share on my blog.