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Blackheath Railway Station
Despite the grey weather it was a lovely train ride to Lithgow on Saturday. Along the track we saw old-stye cottages, spring blossom, fresh lime green leaves, azaleas and rhododendrons beginning to flower, as well valley views and our lovely native forests.
Spring is a delightful season, but, alas, we cannot enjoy it as you do since autumn is vividly alive right now in my area. I share your delight with Gerard Manley Hopkins.
It is actually a rather interesting ride. There are valley views after Mt Vic, the zig-zag bridges, 10 tunnels just before Lithgow which have nice pagoda rocks in the small windows between them. Then a nice high level view of Lithgow as you arrive.
I love that you don't let a grey day stop you enjoying your day Joan Elizabeth ✨
ReplyDeleteGrey day is the perfect excuse to escape home in my book.
DeleteGrey or clear day, it's always a lift to see spring begin to unfurl.
ReplyDeleteI am particularly loving spring this year. Didn’t get away for much of winter so very glad to see it appear.
DeleteSpring is a delightful season, but, alas, we cannot enjoy it as you do since autumn is vividly alive right now in my area. I share your delight with Gerard Manley Hopkins.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit disconcerting the seasons being out of sync. GMH is one of my favourite poets. I say one because I have quite a few faves.
DeleteI've never taken the train beyond Katoomba, so perhaps I'm overdue for an excursion?
ReplyDeleteIt is actually a rather interesting ride. There are valley views after Mt Vic, the zig-zag bridges, 10 tunnels just before Lithgow which have nice pagoda rocks in the small windows between them. Then a nice high level view of Lithgow as you arrive.
DeleteThat is certainly a grey day!
ReplyDeleteThe mountains, particularly the uppers mountains, know how to turn on grey days. Sometimes we can’t see the end of the street the fog is so thick.
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