Sunday 26 February 2023

Down by the River.

Most days people swam, got in their kayaks or sat by the tidal river bank at the caravan park. A pile of sand acts as a beach.


Was a rather warm day at 30degC so several people took their chairs and put them in the water when the tide was low to keep cooler, this was late in the afternoon. The lady below was getting ready the dog floater for her daughter to put in the water.

The people below putting up their shade for part of the day by the river.


 
These two people were some distance away camping in the grounds, and the photo below shows someone else's vehicle with their roof top tent where they sleep.  Not my idea of camping but it suits them.

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  1. People are having fun and relaxing... : )

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  2. Don't think I would want to sleep on top of the vehicle. Nice place to camp and enjoy the water.

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    1. Nor would I Bill but very handy for many people when travelling.

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  3. Seems like a delightful outing beside the water :)
    I enjoyed the beautiful views and commentary by you how people were having fun through various settings.
    The couple sitting separately were introvert probably.
    Hugs and blessings my dear Margaret!

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    1. A lot of people like to sit on their own and not talk to others, seems a bit strange but that's the way they are Baili. Thank you.

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  4. What a fantastic place to rest and for the little ones to have fun. I also loved sitting there on the edge of that beautiful river. Beautiful photos.

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    1. Thanks Maria. It's so wonderful to see people making their own fun including the children.

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  5. Nice place to camp, but I don't like having to sleep on top of a car.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. I wouldn't want to sleep on the top of the car either, certainly made for a younger person than myself.

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    1. Definitely Angie, always people laughing including the children.

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  7. The title of your post reminds me of a famous afro-american spiritual: 'I'm gonna lay down by the river/Down by the riverside/Down by the riverside'.... (referring to crossing river Jordan in the Bible).

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    1. Well there you are, the title reminded you of the Bible :)

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  8. Tidal river can be a nice camping spot it seems. The life of people is so relaxing there

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  9. We had a tent like the one you show on the roof of the truck. It is very useful when we want to travel very long distances and sleep on either side of the route.
    Kisses Margaret

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    1. Yes very handy that type of thing, certainly not for an older person like me but good for many. There are so many types of sleeping quarters, something to suit all kinds of peoples needs.

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  10. It's a large inflatable. I hope the daughter was of reasonable age. If it is tidal, I suppose the water is somewhat salty.

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    1. Yes the daughter was about 8 I would say Andrew.
      The Huon River is a Tidal freshwater one. The water from the high country flowers into the Huon River then out to sea apparently. I'm sure it would be a bit salty in some places.

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  11. Great fun and amazing sun light. Hope you enjoy your holiday. Hope you have a complete picnic with safety.

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  12. It's been a long time since I camped but always did it in a tent and I have no doubt that this activity was at least in part responsible for my daughter being as involved with and committed to nature as her dad. And my oldest grandson is following right along.

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    1. To me a tent is proper camping. That's wonderful your family is following in your footsteps, if introduced to such activities when young if seems to carry on.
      Good on them.

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  13. Bellissimo posto per passare un tranquillo pomeriggio di relax

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  14. Tendría que ser un día cálido, yo jamás me metería en un agua que esté helada.
    Besos.

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  15. Se ve que lo pasaron bien, el lugar se ve bonito. Feliz semana.

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    1. They all seemed to have a good time Teresa which is good.

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  16. Looks nice! We are having here in Finland cold and snow

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  17. Bloody good photos sleeping on top of a car is more for the young

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    1. Thanks Jo-Anne. For sure it's for the younger people, I certainly couldn't get up there..lol

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  18. Hello, This is my first visit and I will surely return again, your photos are lovely. You really captured the spirit of being down by the river.

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  19. Días tranquilos disfrutando el buen tiempo.He visto a muchos durmiendo en el techo de la furgoneta.
    Buen martes Margaret.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. We don't see many people doing that only a few. Thank you Laura.

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  20. Over here, when it is hot, we will hide indoors.

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  21. I was JUST listening to that song!

    As I went down in the valley to pray,
    Studying about that good old way,
    When you shall wear the starry crown,
    Good Lord, show me the way.

    Funny, there's not a verse about a giant inflated Dalmatian.

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    1. I copy pasted those lyrics. The version I was listening to says down to the river, not valley. Hmm.

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    2. Thanks for those lyrics Sani..they are lovely. Never heard lyrics about a Dalmatian either.

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  22. It is comforting to see these photos when here and now we are surrounded by snow and at night the temperature drops by one degree.
    Best regards.

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    1. Keep warm. Hopefully the photo make you feel warmer. In our winter I enjoy seeing photos of the northern summer, makes me feel warmer.

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  23. Weather has a big impact on our quality of life: our mood, our health, our activities or lack of.
    The snake in your post has an 'impressive' size which says - stay away from me!

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    1. The weather sure does make a lot of difference at home and when away.
      That snake, husband was thinking and hoping it didn't turn back and climb up underneath the vehicle. It didn't.

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