Blackheath is a little town high in the Blue Mountains. Originally named Hounslow, it was renamed by Governor Macquarie in 1815 because he thought Blackheath better suited its 'charred, wild, open heath appearance'. Charles Darwin visited the Scotch Thistle Inn in 1836.
Sometimes in winter it snows but sadly there was no snow when we visited. However the air was so cold that it blew a bad migraine out of the Scribe's head within half an hour of arriving.
We had no television in our little cottage. Daisy loved the very large backyard which had a magical fairy glen and a swing. We read books in front of the fire. I read Lisa Jewell's The Truth About Melody Browne (review due on Friday).
There were lots of leaves lying everywhere and we spent hours in the terrific Victory Theatre Antique Store. I bought a few things which I'll also post on Friday. Once it was an old-style picture palace; now it's floor after floor of fabulous finds and an always busy cafe.
And I fell in love with another house. Toured the house and came up with yet another book idea. It's heartbreaking to fall in love with houses; that's why I keep writing entire books around them. My first fantasy series I set partly in the mountains.
I’d love to move to the mountains, breathe that fresh pure air and watch the leaves fall forever.
There was even a small lion in the form of a cat that Daisy christened Purrdey, who adopted us the entire time we were there. When I close my eyes, I can hear his purr from here.
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Oh Josephone you and I are kindred spirits indeed. I love the mountains and daydream of living there one day soon. I also adore antiques and Victory Theatre Antiques reminds me of Paddington Antique Centre in Brissy not far from where we live, it also is a old theatre. Here is the link:
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Kimmie
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WOW! WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE TO VISIT!I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW WOULD IT BE LIKE TO LIVE IN SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE!
ReplyDelete... A DREAM COME THROUGH INDEED!
DEBBIE MOSS
Hi Kimmie, that also looks like my idea of heaven. Brisbane is too humid for me, alas. I'm happiest when it's freeeezing. xx
ReplyDeleteHello Debbie, yes, my daughter is still yearning to return. She insists she wants to live in the country. It is a dream I have long harboured. xx
What a delightful trip report! And, your girl in her leopard coat is ADORABLE.
ReplyDeletep.s. Thank you sooooooooo much for the VERY kind compliment over at my blog. You know how to make a red weasel blush, and that isn't easy.;-)
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sounds like a lovely trip, i love that crisp winter light in your photos and can almost smell the wood smoke! j x
ReplyDeleteBelette, I only ever say what I truly feel. And Daisy's coat is a trick, isn't it? David bought it for her and I hated it when I first saw it but it does suit her. She looks like a tiny lion and she's worn it since she was a baby. This is the last Winter she will be able to get away with it.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, the winter light at Blackheath is so amazing. I wish I had a good camera to do it justice. xx