A relaxing break away from home

@JudyEv (338357)
Rockingham, Australia
October 27, 2024 5:07am CST
We’ve been away for two nights taking photos at the Blackwood Marathon in Bridgetown, Western Australia. The marathon has five sections, one of which is riding a horse for 16 kilometres. We take photos of the horses and riders. We stayed at Tweed Lodge which was very much like a motel unit. There were four units in a row with a long verandah along the back of all four. Each unit was divided from the next by a piece of lattice covered with shade mesh. From the patio you could walk down four steps to another deck which held five or six bird tables. Birdseed was put out twice a day along the railing and on the bird tables. The birds would flock in to feed on the seeds, mostly pink and grey galahs and ringneck parrots. The photo shows birds on the railing. You can see one of the bird tables on the right. The shrubs right and left are either side of the steps leading to the lower level. They are golden diosma which we had in Donnybrook but pulled out because they are very flammable so not a good choice in bushfire-prone areas.
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27 Oct
the place is an excellent one relaxation
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
It was quite isolated in a way but very close to the town.
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@Shavkat (139152)
• Philippines
27 Oct
I will not resist if being in that place. A good place to escape away from the city.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
It was nice to be in the countryside for a while.
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@popciclecold (38366)
• United States
27 Oct
That looks like a place one can relax.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
Yes, it was very relaxing. The only few noises were from the birds.
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@LadyDuck (470445)
• Switzerland
27 Oct
You had a nice accomodation and those little birds are so cute.
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@LadyDuck (470445)
• Switzerland
27 Oct
@JudyEv It is relaxing to watch them flying around to get seeds.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
We sat outside and watched them enjoying their birdseed.
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@xFiacre (12920)
• Ireland
28 Oct
@judyev That sounds peaceful.
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@xFiacre (12920)
• Ireland
29 Oct
@JudyEv Today we are suffering the noise of lawnmowers. Surely the neighbours grass couldn’t have grown that much since Saturday?
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
@xFiacre Some people really like giving their lawns haircuts.
@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
It was very peaceful. No planes going overhead and no traffic outside.
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@grenery8 (9173)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Oct
feels like a natural fashion show, like it. sorry that goldeon diosma is flammamble, not good.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
With so many bushfires around, it's a good idea to choose your plants carefully.
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@grenery8 (9173)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
29 Oct
@JudyEv it really is and it's good we can choose.
@allknowing (134944)
• India
28 Oct
Truly a nice ambiance to relax.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
It was quiet with no planes and no traffic noises.
@RebeccasFarm (89744)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Oct
Oh so lovely and peaceful no Judy?
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
Yes, it was a lovely stopover.
@FourWalls (67205)
• United States
27 Oct
That’s so cool! What a nice place to stay!
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
The town is basically booked out when the marathon is on. We were lucky to get a room here but it was lovely.
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@rakski (119965)
• Philippines
27 Oct
that looks so nice!!! and truly relaxing
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@rakski (119965)
• Philippines
27 Oct
@JudyEv awesome!!
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
It was nice to come back to it after the ride too.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
28 Oct
That sounds like a lovely place; and I like the idea of the birds. Drive safely and have a good week.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
It was a really relaxing stay there.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
27 Oct
I'm glad you guys got a little break! Looks beautiful.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
It was nice to get away for a day or two.
• Philippines
28 Oct
The place definitely has a calming vibe. Being in nature helps me unwind and forget my anxieties, even if just for a little while.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
I like to spend time in nature too.
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@somewitch (1310)
28 Oct
It's great you get to see parrots in their natural environment. Even the galah is pretty cool. Way better than seeing them caged, for sure.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
There were a lot of birds that came in to eat. It was nice to see them.
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@snowy22315 (179440)
• United States
27 Oct
I like the little bridge for the birds. That is too cute.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
I've started having ideas for my garden now.
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@ptrikha_2 (46794)
• India
13h
That is a nice picture of the Birds! Interesting that there is also a Bridgetown in Barbados(West Indies). Which one was setup earlier is a question for me. Can you share any picture of Golden diosma? For what purpose are they used?
@rebelann (112732)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Oct
Those birds are so pretty, all I usually see are mourning doves and sparrows.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
There were a couple of other varieties but the majority were galahs and parrots.
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@wolfgirl569 (104943)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Oct
That would be a nice place to stay
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Oct
We really enjoyed it. Very relaxing and had everything we wanted.
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@JESSY3236 (19862)
• United States
29 Oct
That is so cool and relaxing.
@Beestring (14459)
• Hong Kong
27 Oct
That is really a nice place for relaxation.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct
We stayed two nights and it was good to have a short break from our 'city house'.
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