A Little 'Peace' of Creative Heaven

Hey readers! I know it's been a while, but I always intended this blogspot to be for moments of every day that are special in their simplicity. So, here is a perfect example. :)
About a week ago, I went away for a very brief interlude, up by the head of the Coomera River, in the Gold Coast Hinterland.

I stayed on an unpowered site, and although they had a small toilet block, there were no showers. You had to be quite self sufficient. I enjoyed being able to use my own resources and supplies and had a blissfully quiet time.

On my first morning, I went for an explore on foot aroud the river, taking photos and noticed all the funny fire pits everywhere. They seemed odd looking to me, and set at strange angles. They were round tubs with a flat top that had some slashes cut into them, and three pieces of timber equally place around the circumference. I wasn't sure how they were to be used. I have a little single gas burner (with a canister), and a tiny portable stove that uses dry fuel, so I didn't really need the fire pit—for cooking anyway.

However, on my walk back to my campervan and awning set up, I saw one that was a different shape. Like a drum that had been sliced lengthwise, making more of a feeding trough shape. It was upside down, with criss-crossed timber legs at both ends. "aah," I thought to myself, I like that one!" I could put my little stove inside and keep the wind, and potential fire hazards at bay (it has a big naked flame!). A few seconds later, it dawned on me!

All the other fire pits were upside down too!! lol And were just in 'waiting' mode for someone to come along, and turn them right side up for use! I hadn't even really thought about the fact that some in places they were best not lit in, leaning against trees, like in my picture! lol

My 'face value' reading of the whole scenario, just amused me so much! So when I painted the picture, it wasn't just the painting, it was associated moment that made it special.

Here are a couple of other images from my trip as well. Have you ever had these kinds of funny, oblivious kind of experiences? I would say 'blonde moments' coz you would know what I mean, and it is in no way dereogatory, but some people take such things as too offensive. What's another way to say 'blonde moment'? Anyway, I am FAR from blonde and I love those moments!! They remind me of my childlike capacity for wonder! And I still have it!

A sweet spot riverside for scooping water for washing up and showering, or perhaps a bathe, with the option of a gentle bathe, or a little more bubble jet motion! lol

Below, a more white water on the Coomera River, up in the Hinterland, off Beechmont Rd.

This is a truly lovely spot, and because it is so minimal, it tends to not draw as many, which I like. :)

Me on the path a-wandering... And this is my collapsible kettle on my mini portable stove, Love both of them! The water boils SOOOO fast!

What things do you like to do that make your heart sing? (Singing is also one of those things for me!) Think about the "Oh, I always wanted to..." desires you have. What's one? And why haven't you done it? Or, have you? Do tell! That's all from me for now. Nice to be back. :)