Keperra

This walk was in the suburb of Keperra. Quiet streets and tended gardens. Cul de sacs and parks - we were on a hunt for the Native Nursery which was shut but to which we will return. And in line with the thought, better to travel well then to arrive, here are some of the moments in the walk which we loved.

This is the red powder puff plant -which always captivates me with its intense colour and daintiness. Strangely named Calliandra Haematocephala - and I can tell you without too much investigating this comes from the Greek and means of all things Good and Man and Blood and Head. Put it all together and you have a Hot headed Good looking man - which defies our perceptions when we look at this fine flower. 

This is the Pink Bottle Brush which is also known as Callistemon Taree Pink. Note common Kali from the Greek again and stemon from stamen. 

A Ned Kelly look a like to guard this particular post box was our Australiana for the day. May he look over all of us and keep us safe but specially a new baby which we welcome to the family this week. For those of you not familiar with this iconic Australian image here is a https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ned-Kelly-Australian-bandit