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It's been awhile since I took you for a walk through the garden.  Where we live we really don't have an autumn, in fact not much winter either!  This year everyone is hoping for slightly cooler weather as it makes the very long summer more bearable.  I shouldn't complain though as we really do live in a beautifully spectacular part of the world. So let's go for that walk. The Gladioli are just starting to flower.  I usually cut them and bring them inside as they make a beautiful floral arrangement. The Jade Vine continues to put on a splendid show. And would you look at this Tibouchina! My favourite shades of pink... Talking of pink, lets also talk about these orchids.  The one above is the last little bloom from the Cooktown Orchid and the one below is one that I picked up on a Bunnings "throw out" table.  It just needed a little love! And then we have the shades for orange both in the Bird of paradise and the tree loaded with oranges in the background.  Anyo

Yes, I love all the Pomp and Pageantry of the Royal Family and doesn't a Royal Wedding have it all! All the speculation!  Who made the dress?  What Tiara will the bride choose?  Who will walk her down the aisle? What will be the wedding vows?  What will the groom wear?  What will the Queen wear?  On and On!  But gee, wasn't it a star studded affair will all the main cast from Suits.  Wouldn't have a clue what there real names are.  Just know them as Harvey, Jessica, Mike and Lewis! Then we had the Clooneys - didn't Amal look spectacular - and the Beckhams - does Victoria ever smile?  Such an assembly of the worlds glamour set! Then the moment when Meghan stepped from the car.  The gasps of approval at her beautifully simple gown, and that 5 metre veil held up by two pageboys who almost stole the show!  I was just so excited for Meghan as she walked down the aisle to Harry.  And.....they held hands the whole time!  What a gorgeous show of love. Then we had Bishop Micheal

Last weekend - Mothers Day - Philip made reservations at Port Douglas's newest addition to the restaurant scene, Arabella's.  We had been to this restaurant previously when it was called Bistro H and the food then was always delicious so we had hopes that it would still be the same quality with new owners.  We need not have worried.  From the moment we were seated by our charming waiter and handed our menus we new we were in for a treat.  As we pondered over our menu choices we were quietly serenaded by the harpist who had set up not far from our table.  She politely asked us if it was too loud, to which we responded NEVER!  I love the mellow sound of a harp. It was hard to choose from the extensive menu but I ended up with the Sashimi for Entree and the Organic Chicken for Main.  Philip went with the Prawns for Entree and Sirloin for Main.  While we were waiting for our Entree we munched on "straight from the oven" bread and oysters.  They were delivered to our table

To all the wonderful mum's out there in cyber world, I want to wish each and everyone of you a very happy mothers day.  You are all amazing in each and every way. I am lucky enough to celebrate mothers days twice this year.  My son came for a visit last weekend and we spent a lovely five days relaxing and chatting.  The time goes all too fast but we always look forward to the next time we are together.  Today Hubby has booked us a table at a new restaurant in Port called Arrabella's so we are having a Mothers Day Lunch there.  From all accounts the food is amazing so I will post photos on my next blog if I remember to take them. So, getting back to last weekend we decided to have a game of golf down in Port at the Mirage Golf Course.  Marco loves golf  and Philip is always keen for a bit of a hit.  I want to learn how to play but until I take lessons I am happy enough to sit in the golf cart and take photos. This golf course is beautiful and the men tell me it was a pleasure to