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!!
This is gorgeous collage, Bev! You know so much about Australia. Wonderful country.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
Wonderful collage,Bev, and great tribute to your friendship with Marie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful montage Bev a lovely tribute to Australia.
ReplyDeleteI hope Marie knows how much she is loved and appreciated...You & Ann too.
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.
ReplyDeleteVery 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.
ReplyDeleteMine is on my blog .
I think you have to click on my profile first here. To get into my imagination.
ReplyDeleteGoing silly Willy .
Love your tribute to Australia, Bev, not only in your art but your words as well I've enjoyed your challenges, thank you!
ReplyDeleteMust confess apart from a stop over on my way to NZ 41 years I have never visited my 'neighbour!'
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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