You may recall that I practised Wu Tao in Adelaide when I lived there in 2006. Wu Tao means The Way of the Dance or The Dancing Way. I have searched for classes everywhere I have lived since. And I finally found one. 200 kms away in Launceston. And just for October. So far I have been twice, and I'm off again tomorrow. Previously Jill PD and I have driven up and back in one day but tomorrow we will stay in Hadspen for the night and rock up bright-eyed (me) and bushy tailed (Jilly) on Wednesday. It's definitely an adventure, but so worth it. I'll do Launceston photos in another blog post.
These trips are one of the reasons for the long time between blog posts. It takes me a while to recover from a Launceston trip in one day - getting up at 6am and leaving by 7am. I'm also immersed in researching and writing stories for Bellerive Heritage Volume 5.
But I have been doing other stuff.
I have been to Triabunna a cuppla times.
a new vase design by Georgia on her dining room table
the wisteria bower that I love
the rose gate that Georgia is beastly careless about
And I stayed a cuppla days at the Tandara, over the road from George's, while her place was booked out with children.
I came up for the Spring Market at The Village and also the Dogs' Breakfast.
my appropriate room at the Tandara
Village Community Garden beds looking good
a glimpse of the lovely Rob on the Native Plants stall
a beautiful plant that I think Mel and Rob planted in memory of his wife
Jilly and I at the Dogs' Breakfast
and with shrinking violet Fiona
Two pictures of Maria Island from different trips:
Some reading:
not for everyone, perhaps, but Hayley Mills was a central figure in my childhood
wow! thought provoking
the banksia rose and Jasmine opposite Aunty Pat's place.
Pat is Jilly's new grandma.
I could relax at this magnificent production of Carl Jenkins 'The Armed Man' knowing Jill was safe and happy with Aunty Pat. The photo doesn't do the performance justice - taken while some of the orchestra warmed up, and before the arrival of the huge choir. Having the words projected on the screens was a stroke of brilliance. And I wangled a great seat. There are so many advantages to going to shows alone!
I'd no idea you were going to Wu Tao. I only remember you 'doing' ballet! But how wonderful. I hope you're practising on Bellerive Beach. Wisteria and rose bower pure delight. Hayley Mills was my idol (she's a year older than me). I think I've seen all her movies and can even sing 'Together' from The Parent Trap. Is that book a library book or have you got it?????? You look very carefree and chic at the dogs' breakfast, and I love the photos of Maria Island. You are certainly living the Good Life. Of course I know you enjoyed the Carl Jenkins production (and rightly so by the look of the venue and stage) but was miffed that the programmers did not consult to see whether any radio shows were on at the same time. FF
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm surprised Carl Jenkins himself was not in touch. Welsh manners!
ReplyDeleteThe Wu Tao is only for 4 weeks - Seniors Month, but I'm hoping to do an occasional class in Longford or Deloraine. I can't believe how good I feel afterwards, and the other women are fantastic. Rather the opposite of my ballet foray.
Both books are library books. See you soonish. XXXX