Sunday, October 6, 2013

Take a Word - Australia

This montage includes Ayers rock, a Joey, the Perth skyline, an aboriginal, and a bit of the flag.  Years ago, when Marie and I became friends, I learned so much about Australia that fascinated me, for example the opal mines of Coober Pedy with a climate so forbidding many of its homes, hotels and motels are underground.  I loved the aboriginal lore and some of their terminology, like walkabout and belonging place.  There is something beautiful about their beliefs.  Ayers rock is a sacred place to them.  As I'm nearing 80, I will never see Australia, but I am proud to say one of my best friends lives there!!

8 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous collage, Bev! You know so much about Australia. Wonderful country.
    I have not ever visited but my son has and he brought a huge horn which is some kind of instrument (aboriginals' I suppose). Have a wonderful next week!

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  2. Wonderful collage,Bev, and great tribute to your friendship with Marie!

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  3. What a wonderful montage Bev a lovely tribute to Australia.
    I hope Marie knows how much she is loved and appreciated...You & Ann too.

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  4. Bev, what a heart warming salute this is to Australia, it's culture and Miss Marie herself. A standing ovation from this corner of the world.

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  5. Very nice Bev. A nice warm tribute to Australia and your friend. it is a beautiful country. I too will not be going there neither. My traveling days are over I am afraid.

    Mine is on my blog .

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  6. I think you have to click on my profile first here. To get into my imagination.

    Going silly Willy .

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  7. Love your tribute to Australia, Bev, not only in your art but your words as well I've enjoyed your challenges, thank you!
    Must confess apart from a stop over on my way to NZ 41 years I have never visited my 'neighbour!'

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  8. what a wonderful collage! i´m also very interested in the aboriginal culture and myths, their songlines, walkabout, totem-like animals... so different from our tradition. and not sure if i ever will come there... i hate these long distance flights!

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