 I love stormy days in Australia. Rain pattering loudly on my tin roof. Winds rushing through the gum trees. Standing still under the canopy of branches, listening to the patter of water droplets as they fall from sky to leaf to forest floor. It’s so good to be home. Cozy in the big, green armchair,... 
reading your post cheered me!!! 
Those boots cheered me up quite a bit. And it’s wonderful what good a stack of murder mysteries can do one’s heart. 
Summer storms are the very best. We don’t get them often, but when we do I spend all day outside. I’m jealous of your shopping spree. All that for $3? Can’t wait to see what you make with it! 
Love those wellies. You do know you haveto watch some cricket in summer. It is part of being Australian. We are watching now as I write this. Rraining here but not in Adelaide where the game is. 
I’m glad it cheered you, Susan. There are so many sad things in the world right now. We’ve got to hang onto the good ones to keep us going. xo
It is wonderful, Beth.
They ARE the best, Deanna. It’s raging again now and my heart is happy.
I love them too, Barbara. 
Hi! I saw your comment on Kitchen Butterfly about maple extract in Australia. Would you share your source with a yank in Queensland, please? I’d say pretty please but I wouldn’t want you to think I was begging. Begging IS possible, however. I love your photos but I don’t like your rain. I love your boots. I envy your chooks.
Of course, Maureen! So glad you stopped by. 
What a peacefully content post! I love how you reflect on gratefulness. Sometimes it’s so easy to get caught up in all the negative and it’s so nice to just think about what’s going on that’s GOOD. <3 
Your photos are so beautiful! I saw this quote recently, which I LOVE, and thought you would too: Also, I’d love to know who your favorite British mystery authors are. I’m always looking for new authors to read.  I am so happy to be able to celebrate Australia Day today. It’s an incredible gift to be in this wonderful country that has been such a haven for me, a place of real love, kindness, friendship and LIFE. As I celebrate in the glorious sunshine with my dear ones, I leave you with the... 17 comments 
Beautiful pictures, Happy Australia Day! Thanks for the lyrics to Waltzing Matilda! Cheers! 
Happy Australia Day! Would you believe our music teacher made us sing that song in 3rd grade? Lol. Have fun!
We are glad you are here Krista. xoxo
Thank you so much!
That’s hilarious, El! Funny the things music teachers do, eh? I remember singing “kookaburra sits in the old gum tree”
Thank you, dearest Barbara. XO You’ve made my homecoming so special. 
Haha, I’m sure your non-Australian readers will appreciate the translations
I’ll bet it took your mom ages! I’m STILL asking “what is THAT?” several times a week. 
I never really knew the translations of this song ore even more than one chorus. I am celebrating today in Canada:D I m so happy you have embraced your new home:D
And what a beautiful country to celebrate today in, Val. 
Happy Australia Day, Krista. The words to waltzing Matilda is perfect for today’s celebration! 
I have tears in my eyes, what a beautiful ode to your new country! 
Thank you!! I loved RIchard Scarry’s pictures too! Especially the TV-series with the cats. But I suppose they are based on the books. Stunned by your photos as always. The waterfalls in your post here below… amazing!! Reminds me of that I wish to visit the national park Krka in Croatia some day. (A little bit closer than Australia… Do you live in Australia or are you traveling there? I think I read that you were going to move there? I have a friend who has been traveling in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the US this winter but I think she liked New Zeeland better than Australia. //
Thank you so much, Jenny!
It makes me teary too, Andi. I feel so grateful, so happy. xo
I’m so glad you’re a Richard Scarry fan too, Malin!
Beautiful photos, love that sunset shot.  Sometimes the most beautiful places on earth are a lot closer than you think. Such was the case when Bear and I went a-hunting for waterfalls last week. When we got to our first stop – Daggs Falls – I was speechless. I thought places like this were only found deep in South American jungles.... 12 comments
I love Bridal Vail Falls in Yosemite. I’ve never seen any waterfalls like these. They’re stunning.
Absolutely stunning. Lucky you having these one hour from home.
Almost too speechless for words Krista. Such a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon.
Oh! I love them too, Deanna!
So glad you like them too, Jenny!
I feel the same way, dear Val. I was absolutely staggered.
Oh my god…I just can’t imagine seeing this in real life since you’re photos are so incredibly breathtaking. 
Waaay too beautiful!! My fave waterfall is Victoria Falls – literally the only time my mind has been completely blown by nature. ADORE. 
OMG these pictures!!!!!!!!! How much do you love yourself? Are you proud of these pictures or what? You should be! (Hey nice camera, too by the way!) Keep em coming please!
It was truly gob-smacking, dear Joanne. The sights and smells, the feel of warm mist on my face. Sigh, it was heaven.
I would love to see Victoria Falls one day, Em.
Oh, I could hug you so tight for that, dear Paradis.  It was a marvelously misty, dark and drizzling day and Bear and I decided it was the perfect day for a trek in the hills. So, armed with hats, water bottles, and rolls of peppermints, we hopped in the ute (Australian for pick-up) and drove out through Killarney, Queensland. We drove past lush green fields... 29 comments 
So lush and green and wonderful! I’m guessing you’ll be visiting there again sooner rather than later. A great collection of photos too. Thanks for dropping by my blog, lovely to hear from you again. 
looks like a fairytale! Things are just different enough looking there compared to North America, that it really captures my attention.
You look so beautiful in that shot!
I definitely will be going back as soon as possible!
I think it does too, dear Margo!!
So beautiful! Isn’t it great when you find adventures so close to home? 
Hey Krista! You look pretty happy there. I would too 
That looks amazing!! what a place and what pictures. So very green and tropical – that’s one thing you miss in the South of Spain. Another place to add to my wish-list 
I think we have some kind of brain wave thing going on because I had your page open fo like two hours today, since when I was about to leave a comment, I was called out to help a friend pick out shoes lol I came home, and there’s a comment from you! n any event – WOW, those photos of the Falls, streams and nature in Queensland are extraordinary! I can’t stop scrolling through them in between typing. You look amazing – happy, healthy and gorgeous!! xo 
Beautiful photos, Krista! You live in a wonderful place!
Oh, thank you, Erin!
It IS great, Amy!
I am very happy here, Elra.
Thank you, John! I hope you get to visit here very soon. I’ve only been here a few months but I absolutely love it.
Hey, hey! That’s so cool, Lisa.
Thank you, Zita.
It sounds like the perfect place for a walk Krista. I can’t wait for Spring!!!!
It sure is, dear Val! 
These photos absolutely pull you in. I felt like I was in the midst of the photo. That is powerful. From you, I expect such greatness. 
Gorgeous. Great photos and blog design too. I love to hike in the foothills above Boulder or Golden in Colorado, near where I live. I may go snowshoeing this Friday, and if so, I’ll definitely post a blog about it.
I feel like I need to make it my life’s ambition to move to Australia and possibly stalk you so I get to see all these beautiful things. If you ever see a red head with a camera tripping behind you or freaking out at the nature, chances are very good its me. 
i’m always in awe of your images….stunning photography
That makes me so happy, Chaya.
I will love to see your photos of that, Bess! I’ve only driven through Colorado but wow, it was stunning. I’d love to see more.
Oh you crack me up, Deanna!
Thank you so much, dear Shruti. Hearing that makes ME smile!
My god these pictures are sensational!!! And you of course look gorgeous!
Thank you, dear Andi!
[...] – I was speechless. I thought places like this were only found deep in South American jungles. (click here to view photos) I had no clue they were a one hour drive from my front [...]  The sun was shining gloriously through the early morning mist as my friend Margo and I woke on our last day at the beautiful agriturismo Casa Scaparone near Alba, Italy. We packed our bags and went to take showers only to discover there was no hot water! Not a welcome discovery on a chilly October... 30 comments
you’re sure the sheep weren’t wrapped up in that sausage
oh my goodness I want to be there – last time BF and I were in Italy we had smoked ricotta – definitely my new favourite picnic food!!
Well…it didn’t taste like lamb!
Oh my, Em, that sounds incredible!
Finding these little undiscovered places is the best part of travel..the unexpected little gem!! 
I am a vegetarian, but I am willing to see all the sausages hanging, if I could spend a weekend at that BEAUTIFUL place
Those are incredible photos. Thanks for sharing this wonderful holiday with us. I’ll definitely be checking out the link to Casa Scaparone!
They truly are, dear Val.
I’m so glad you like the PLACE in spite of the meat, Priya. 
Oh, what a lovely little escape from the frigid winter here in Edmonton. I loved reading this, every little detail you captured on camera and with your words. Mmm, beautiful!
Thanks so much, Beth.
I’m SO glad it helped you escape, dear Breanne. 
Oooh! My husband is going to be so jealous! He has been making his own sausage and would have loved to have gotten some pointers when we were in Italy.
Oh, this is a lovely stroy and the photos are gorgeous. They remind me of my Tuscan escape last October!
How cool, Annette! I’m going to learn how to make sausage this year too. I’m so excited about it.
Thank you, dear Zita.
Way to make lemonade out of lemons…or sausage out of missing sheep? Either way, it sounds like you had an awesome time! I commend you on your cold showering abilities. I would not have been able to do it. I’m kind of a baby about my showers. 
“slathered it with homemade soft goat cheese and homemade jams made from fruit grown on the farm” …makes me hungry and sounds delicious. I had to laugh about never finding the sheep farm! One has to have traveled through the Italian countryside to fully appreciate how that is so Italian. I loved the post and I cannot wait to return to Italy. 
What a fantastic day – I’d love to learn how those delicious sausages are made! 
Amazing pictures Krista! Such a beautiful place. I would love to see how Italian sausages are made – how fun! And a lovely picnic you had. 
I woud say that it was not bad to get lost in the Italian countryside. This story reminded of Croatia where we mentioned a cheese that was only made on one of the Croatian Islands and within minutes we were knocking on the door of a woman who made this cheese by hand-wow! What an experience we had- Velva
oh dear, the food, the food! That’s one of the best things about travel, right?
Oh, I’m an absolute wimp about cold showers too, Joanne! Only sheer desperation drove me to it. 
I am certain you will never forget this meal. These are the best kind. I love eating like this when I travel. Incredible photos! I would love to travel with you as I can see we have similar interests – well, I already knew that! What plug in are you using for the side bar pull out in green? I love it!
I hope you get to go back very soon, Vickie!
Me too, Andrea.
Thank you, Katie!
What a fantastic experience, Velva.
It sure is, Hila!! Something I look forward to almost more than anything.
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