On the home front here in Launceston, Tasmania there has been very strong winds and rain. Two people from the same family were standing outside in a paddock on the northwest coast and were killed as the tree fell. It was a large strong looking tree but alas - the wind. Trees all over the roads, falling on houses in the whole of the State of Tasmania, no power for so many people fortunately we were lucky. No planes flying, no ferry across the sea all too rough. Today it's a lot better as many workers have cleaned the mess up over the weekend. Now to continue todays post.
Ballina is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It lies 740km north of Sydney and 185 km south of Brisbane, Queensland. The urban population in 2021 was 46,190 people.
There are few lovely beaches in the area and of course fishing for those that love to fish. The town center has everything one could need.
We've stayed there a few times in the past as we travelled towards home and looked about the area.
Photos taken at a caravan park and just a few steps to take these photos of the sunset and Richmond River.
Some beautiful pictures you have here!!
ReplyDeleteIncluding that big prawn. : )
Thank you. Can't miss that prawn.
DeleteLots of damages and loss of life. So very sad and scary.
ReplyDeleteYes it was and is very sad. A lot of damage done too but today is beautiful and sunny with little wind.
DeleteBeautiful photos, Margaret. I am glad you didn't lose power. My prayers 🙏 for all who were affected by this.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful we didn't lose power too, we would have been cold as we only have electric heating as many do and they lost their power.
Deletewow That sunset is stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely, each night I would lookout the caravan window to see if the sunset was a good one, or near enough a good one.
DeleteWhat a beautiful sunset, very nice.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice one, they so do vary, Bill.
DeleteThe photographs you've shared here look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I was sorry to read about the very bad weather which has caused damage and loss of life... my thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan. Not a nice time for many caught in the rain and wind plus loos of life.
DeleteBallina certainly brings back memories from way back years.
ReplyDeleteMy parents took we four kids there for the school holidays
and much later Mum and Dad bought a holiday home there.
I was in Papua/New Guinea in those days.
Strange that I can't recall that prawn/lobster.
Some coastal towns sure have strange logos.
Big Pineapple etc etc.
Lovely sunny day here but stormy last night.
Yep your storms caused havoc = also in other places down the
Pacific Coastline.
Cheers
Colin
PS: A miracle achieved - no pub last week. My mates all
up at Bathurst getting wet - ha ha!
That's interesting your folks bought a holiday home there, nice place to have one. Oh yes, a wet Bathurst indeed, Colin.
DeleteBeautiful day here today, snow on Ben Lomond again! Be gone tomorrow I suppose.
Sorry to hear about the storm and all the damage. The sunset and river are beautiful. Love the giant prawn.
ReplyDeleteThank you, R., Wasn't good the wind and rain. Over it now!
DeleteThat prawn is a beauty.
Uy que lindo atardecer. te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you, was lovely watching that sunset.
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