Australia Day

Australia day saw seemed a much more patriotic one this year, at least in our neck of the woods. The local park had an array of flags around the play equipment, quite a collection of cars had flags flapping in the breeze and there was the noise of laughter, bbq's and parties nearby.

We decided to invite a neighbour to join us for a trip to Mt. Cootha. First it was off to the lookout, trying to locate various suburbs or landmarks from our vantage point.

We discovered some army clad men preparing for cannon fire on the drive back down... Heard them go off from the gardens below.

And then the gardens.... I just love the Japanese gardens, so manicured, so well planned, neat and very green (after recent rain).

After one wrong turn in the gardens with our limo. stroller (the double stroller being quite a challenge on some windy paths... had to watch we didn't end up with the fish!) we discovered a Mother duck in a quiet nook with her two downy ducklings. They were enjoying a quiet spot until our rude limo intruded... but awwhh, what a treat to spot them!

When I tucked Owen in bed and asked for his favourite song it was "duck song"... five little ducks went out one day....