We’re home!!!!
That’s it, holiday over for another year. It went all too quickly as they always do but we have all returned happy, safe, relaxed, tanned and ready to take on the world…..or at least I have.
What can I say about Port Macquarie, New South Wales. It really is my little bit of heaven on Earth. My extended family all live there so it has been my annual haunt for 40 years. I know it well and it feels like my home away from home. Hubby has come to love it as much as me and now our children enjoy the coastal delights too.
This year we were all sooooo burnt out before we went on holidays that we decided we needed a completely unplanned itinerary. I can honestly say that we did nothing more than walk on the beach, swim, surf, lay in the sun, read and EAT – oh and we did heaps of that!!!!!
Each morning I went on my beach walk as I have always done but this year I was severely hampered by the pinched nerve in my back. Yuk…..but what’s a bit of pain when you can walk at sunrise with this beautiful view as the backdrop. The mouth of the river is known for its dolphins and I was thrilled to see several on my walks.
But most of our time was spent on the beach or by the pool.
It is hard to pick a favourite time of day at the beach: I love the sunrise over the ocean; surfing in the morning; and beach combing in the arvo.
At Flynn’s Beach late in the afternoons the tide is out and you are left with these incredible rock pools. The girls and I spent most afternoons wading through the pools, collecting pretty shells and watching the sea life. Needless to say, we have bought back a small portion of the Port eco system with us……hope they can spare it!!!
Jess had a lovely break too and it’s lovely to see her smiling here. Her health issues still persist but if she has to be sick, she may as well be lying on the beach in the sun than in her bed at home.
Now it is back to reality………. the business re-opens on Tuesday and already there are lots of orders waiting to be filled. I purposely didn’t take any sketch pads or art supplies with me on holidays so I had an enforced break…….sewing doesn’t count and I did manage to keep my hands busy with a little project for myself.
Welcome Back, Kerryanne! I have missed the regular updates on your blog, but it sounds like you had a WONDERFUL holiday – I’m a little envious, as it sounds fantastic! And what a lovely photo of Jess! Looking forward to seeing the result of all those creative ideas you had while soaking up the sun – and hearing the story about the washing machine!! And thanks for the birthday message – I had a quiet, but enjoyable day!! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Hi Kerryanne, welcome back. It is a lovely spot. We are heading there on 3rd April for Max to compete in the Ironman. We always enjoy staying and relaxing at Port Macquarie.
Happy Easter
Alison
Hi Kerryanne,
Just stopping by to wish you and your family a Happy Easter.
Love your pics!
Siobhan xo
Welcome Back and happy Easter! Sounds like you had a perfect time of it, those kind of holidays are just the best! I hope settling back into reality isnt too bad!
Mel xxx
Welcome back babes!!
love the Snaps what a gorgeous place!! Glad to hear you all have a Blast!!
Happy easter
Glad youre back!!
Mands
HI Kerryanne, Welcome Back!!!! Missed you…but glad you are relaxed and refreshed. There is nothing better than being by the water and hearing the waves crash and the water lap on the sand, I agree, that is a little piece of Heaven! Look forward to seeing your new creations. I have come to realise my link doesn’t link back to the blog, so I will sign off with kiss noises Linda Lilly Cottage http://lillycottage.typepad.com
Lovely to have you back Kerryanne! As an artist you do especially need a recharge to get those creative juices flowing, and what a lovely place to visit too!
Alicia ~ time worn style
Sounds and looks wonderful. Welcome back!
Karla
Hi Kerryanne,
Welcome home, glad to hear that you had a wonderful relaxing time away, don’t we always seem to eat too much when we spend time at the beach, it must be all that wonderful sea air. Port Macquarie looks wonderful.
Cheers Linda
Hi sweetie! YAY youre back. Im so glad you guys had so much fun. Port is such a pretty place and YEAH ive been on dolphin cruises there twice, theres lotsa dolphins there for sure!
Well it all sounded very relaxing and lurvley and i wish i was there 🙂
Loving the photos so much.
Glad to have you back. Now get to work! LOL
xxoo
Shann
Hey Kerryanne,
Great to see you back. Your holiday pics are just beautiful. I am glad you all had a great time, the girls looked nice & relaxed.
Love & Hugs,
Sarah xx
Bliss!!! I love the beach! I particularly love the NSW coast, glad your batteries are recharged. Good to have you back
xo
Hi Kerryanne, you holiday sounds blissful:) The beach is always so good to blow out the cobwebs, so to speak:) Show us a photo of what you sewed for yourself. Take Care, Rachaelxo