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Settling

As we settle into winter hibernation the world around us also seems to be settling into its new normal. While things in the country are now quite similar to before, we caught the train to the city this week where life is still very different - empty trains, empty streets, closed shops. It's sad to see or vibrant beautiful city so subdued.


At Rose Orchard Haus  Cosy inside, our mornings are moody with swirling mist which eventually pools into the valley leaving us with a bright sunny day ending in a lovely sunset. Each day I have been watching the setting sun which today has reached its furtherest point north and tomorrow will began its slow passage back towards the south.





At Burnbrae Winter's damp is making itself felt but small spots of delight are appearing with the camellias beginning to flower.



From the hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars with their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. 
...
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.


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    1. Ha ha. After my comment on your blog about all the serene street names.

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  2. I love especially the first pic.

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    1. It is funny how a chance snap turns out so well sometimes.

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    1. Thanks William. I will be over to your blog soon to get a look at the beautiful tulips.

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  4. I have just been shopping and nearly every shop was open and entry and exit walkways are marked. Hand sanitiser is available at each entrance and throughout the centre. I think this will be the new 'normal' for quite a while.

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    1. Those things are the 'norm' in all of the retail shops I have gone to too.

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  5. Your beautiful winter shots bring back such wonderful memories of our time there last year Joan Elizabeth, I've never been so cold but I loved every minute 💙 yes it must be disconcerting to see the hustle and bustle of the city so subdued.

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    1. Yeh it is a shame the lovely autumns, misty mountains, log fires and brisk mountain walks all go together with cold weather. The city sure is disconcerting. I saw a news report showing that Perth is all abuzz again now, lucky you. Though until the virus is under control I am happy that public transport is empty as it reduces the risk when we have to use it.

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  6. Lovely images of your winter, especially the first. Chilly mornings here but bright sunshine and clear blue skies soon follow. My hiking friends and I are loving it.

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    1. All it takes to get through winter is a happy disposition but I don't always manage it. I am glad you and your hiking friends do.

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  7. Beautiful, especially the first pic.
    Yes, it´s spooky at times, but here people go out and about again.

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