The Aussie arrives tomorrow morning, one of the sweetest people you could hope to meet. Sweet in a strong intelligent way, and an incredibly talented wanderer with the heart of a lioness.
This photograph was taken last time she was here ... far too long ago, and as usual, we have photography high on our things-to-do list.
Work today, with a small break for coffee and conversation with Paola.
Tonight I'm feeling incredibly lucky know more than a few really excellent people.
I left New Zealand mid-2003, bound for Istanbul and a new lif. After two years, a Belgian guy lured me into his world, deep in the heart of Europe. For a long time I was an in-process immigrant. One day we married. These days it's about photography, a little red wine and wandering ... and so the journey goes.
What a special tribute to your friend. Have a wonderful visit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and poignant photo, and so glad you'll have time with such a lovely woman!
ReplyDeleteyahoooo!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun to have a friend visit! No doubt you'll have lots of tales to share, not to mention photos! xo
ReplyDeleteWe're having a lovely time, thanks Lydia.
ReplyDeleteAnd Barbara too. We've taken a million photographs over these last 3 days. Some wine has been had too ;)
Lol, hi Gary.
Oh Tara, I still haven't written up my visit to you properly. I'm hoping to sit quietly and write in the evenings in Istanbul.