There are hundreds of rock carvings in and around this waterhole. It was a beautiful art site. A reminder of the ancient culture, that once prospered in this area. And the traditions that were once such a prominent part of Aboriginal lifestyle.
Despite living here. And being surrounded by a lot of Aboriginal folk in town. It can be easy at times to forget this beautiful part of their history. And the realities. That this is really their land. They know it better. Explored it's ways deeper. And resonate with it spiritually more than many other Australians ever will.
Now that the girls are starting to get a little older, coming to waterholes like this is getting simpler. We arrive with less stuff then we used to. We can leave home almost on a whim to close by waterholes like this. And while the water is still an obvious hazard (I do watch the girls like a hawk), I feel a little more relaxed about it all. My eldest, less likely to run off unannounced. Our youngest, in a clingy, likes to be nearby phase. Both stay close by, and aren't at an age where they are inclined to wander (a big touchwood after that statement).
Either way, spots like this we can all really enjoy now. Especially the cool water on hot days like we're having now.
I meant to be following you, and then I realised somehow that I wasn't! Anyway, I am now and this is my first comment I think. Lovely to see the Australian scenery, I was born in South Aust. Looking forward to seeing more! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy. Myself yours. I'll blame the Christmas New Year busyness. Thanks for following x
DeleteThat looks beautiful! Like you said, it's maybe not quite like a beach... but think of all the kids splashing about in a blue shell-shaped paddling pool today.... way more exciting! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly Maya. Even though we're gone for most of the day when we come to places like this, we bring next to no toys with us. We have no need for them, aside from some buckets and spades. We never did this kind of thing when we were living in Perth. It's been a good life lesson to get out and explore!
DeleteComme j'aimerais vivre dans un tel paradis mais je ne suis pas certaine que la citadine que je suis tiendrais plus d'un an, mais après tout un an serait parfait ;). Je suis heureuse d'avoir régulièrement de vos nouvelles et de voir les filles grandir et être chaque jour plus belle. Nous avons reçut votre carte de voeux, les enfants étaient heureux de voir leurs cousines et cela m'a permis de faire un peu de géographie. On vous embrasse tous très fort.
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Merci Jacinta. D'après mon blog et en prenant un intérêt. J'espère que vous êtes tous bien et nous avons bénéficié d'une heureuse saison des fêtes xx
DeleteHow magical. I know what you mean about things getting easier - one day last summer the kids and I were in the back garden with the paddling pool and I suddenly realised that: It Wasn't Stressful! It's great when you turn those corners, the weekends become a whole lot more enjoyable. x
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