A peaceful moment

a rare moment of peace
and tranquility
at
the
Japanese Gardens
up
the
mountain
at Christmas time!

It must have been due to the weather, or the fact that it was late Christmas Eve when I took these photos, but the place was practically deserted. What a shame. Such beauty going to waste! Does beauty go to waste if there is no-one there to appreciate it?

Anyway, I am glad I saw it at such a time. Very serene.

When all around at the moment was rain rain rain. And now almost the whole of the state of Queensland is affected by floods. Whole country towns are being evacuated. May God go with them, and with the authorities as they help.

Comments

Irene said…
I've just seen the whole rain effect on our News channel, my goodness, may God be with those affected indeed. What devistation.
December 29, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Jules~ said…
Hmmm that is a good question to ponder.
I think that while God did make all the beauty for our delight, He does also say that if no one praises Him then even the rocks shout His praise. I guess even though it appeared the beauty was going without many noticing it all, at that particular moment it was all for your enjoyment and His glory.
Thank you for taking the time to share you experience here with us.

Blessings to you today.
December 30, 2010 at 5:44 PM
bitingmidge said…
Rain and chill in Toowoomba still! Just three weekends ago we almost froze!

Have a wonderful 2011

Sunshine Coast Daily Photo - Australia
December 31, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Annie said…
ah, biting midge ...(love that name) yes, I quite enjoy the cooler weather that comes with the rain, but not always the humidity.

As I write this it is raining again on New Year's Day early....mmm.
January 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM
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