Every year the Australian bush blazes in full green and gold patriotic glory. To me it signifies hope, the bushes way of teasing me that spring is near. We are on the final days of a bitterly cold winter. With the Olympic games in full swing it is timely that these spring blooms arrived slightly early. On my morning walk down to the local creek in Stanthorpe (Queensland Australia), I was greeted with this golden blaze of native wattle.
Wattle is Australia's national emblem. With over one thousand varieties in Australia, it can be found in virtually every ecosystem in the country, from rainforests to mountain areas, deserts, and along our beaches. It connects our country, bringing sunshine to the bush and happiness to my heart.
These photos were taken by me on our morning walk to my daughters favourite spot “the red bridge." It is a short walk near the centre of town up to an old railway bridge built over 100 years ago. Once a month a beautiful restored steam train puffs it way across the bridge, but otherwise the tracks are no longer in use. If anyone comes to visit me, I always take them to this spot.
Until next time, Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi
xx Isabella