Is that a Coolibah tree beside the abandoned house? Every Australian knows about Coolibah trees because the bush ballad Waltzing Matilda is nigh on our unoffical national anthem but most of us live nowhere near the inland where they grow. Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a Coolibah tree, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
"To muse, to creep, to halt at will, to gaze ... such sweet wayfaring"
William Wordsworth
Mudgee wine is tops. Glad you had an enjoyable trip and I hope its not too long before you are on the move again. You are always welcome here if you are ever in this area.
ReplyDeleteI have just been checking out your recent posts and I am amazed by those sawn rocks. Love the Boggabri hotel, it is very similar to our Dorrigo hotel. Hope you enjoy being home again.
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