No, not me, but my husband, enjoyed a holiday in Fiji last week. He likes to scuba dive so every so often he takes off for a diving holiday. This year he stayed at a resort on the main island and caught the "worker's boat' each day to the outer islands. He stayed on an island each day, diving
He like to take photographs, and has three cameras "just in case' one fails him. He is getting better with his photography, but tells me he needs to go away more often to improve his technique!
Sometimes I go on these holidays with him, but as I am flying away myself on Sunday we decided that, this time, I would stay home and look after the cat!
After seeing the photos, I am beginning to regret that decision.............................
These "little" beauties were about $30-$40 Fijian . Approx $20-25 Australian!!!!!
India, her oldest daughter is an lovely rider and this year was accepted to compete in the Garryowen, Australia's most prestigious "turn-out" event for equestriennes. (You have to be 18 to compete in the event)
The story of the Garryowen is tragic. Violet Murrell was an accomplished rider who adored her horse "Garryowen". One night (over 70 years ago)his stable caught alight and Violet rushed in to save him. Sadly, both she and her beloved horse lost their lives in the fire. Since then the Royal Melbourne Show has held the "Garryowen" event to honor the memory of the love a lady had for her horse.
My sister, Sally, competed in the Garryowen as a younger woman, and this year we were all there to see India compete in her first Garryowen. she wasn't placed but she did very well, leading the score for quite a while. She rode out of the arena with a grin from ear to ear so we were all happy.
The final touches - India had a team of 7 to help her - including a hairdresser for herself, and one for the horse. (all friends who came to help). Sally is making a final touch to her boots.
Horse and rider are judged - the rider has to stand on the red carpet, Reggie (the horse) doesn't get the same treatment. there are about 10 judges for the event - all looking for different things.
Doing her work-out
Big grins - it is over - she did well, Reggie behaved himself; everyone was happy
The grass has riz
I wonder where
My grandfather, a copper in the 1920's. Shiny shoes are still the go - Brendan won the "shinest shoes on parade" award (the secret is the polish you use for polishing the riding boots you wear when showing horses).
