We really enjoyed our camping trip the other weekend, it was great to head North and see a bit more of Australia… if not a waterlogged one.
The sun finally came out at the end though
We got a little window to sneak off and do some thrifting…I thought you might like to see a true old Aussie Op-Shop. I hadn't seen one quite as authentic as this before (op-shop stands for Opportunity Shop – thrift/charity/hospice shop to those of you who don't know). Inside were two real old Aussie grandmas chatting and serving behind the counter, who charged me 20 cents for a vintage untensil. Two sweet.
Incidentally my English style windbreaker got its first outing. And went down well with the Aussies in the party 
. How funny they hadn't heard of a windbreak.
The sun tried to peep through lots of times.
Finally on the last day, it was the Australia we have come to expect…
I took some video for { Beach Cottage TV } …you can view it here (and find more Beach Cottage TV here)
and…we have a winner! Aubree, from The Weathered Cottage has some beautiful cushions on her way…from the wonderful Coastal Cushions giveaway, congrats!
I'm stopping by tomorrow with a tablescape…pop in!
blogged for outdoor wednesday over at Susan's, thanks!
looks so inviting!!!
You have my heart. It looks like it might be a while before I make the move. My husband have parents that need to be taken care of and there is too much guilt if we leave them behind. I will just keep watching you live my future life down in Australia. Love, Heidi
shut up!!! thanks so much sarah, you rock! I have NEVER won anything from a giveaway before
I need some beach.
You came to Forster. Hey that is where I live. Totally recognised the op shop although it is certainly not our best. And the sea pool known locally as the bullring because years and years ago there used to be a slf serve kiosk or some such thing there called by that name.The windbreaker looks like a great idea -d efinitely windy most of the time here. Cherrie
I have been to your country to visit…Sydney, Melbourne and 10 days in Perth. Enjoyed every minute of my visit. Beautiful country.
Enjoyed my visit to your blog.
Happy Wednesday.
Barbara
That was so beautiful !
lovely pics !
Glad to see you heading north Sarah – just a little bit further and you could have visited me too. I think the wind break was a great idea and very useful this past windy weekend.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Wonderful Outdoor Wednesday post, Sarah!!
The wind blows out here in West Texas, too, but we don’t have a pretty body of water to gaze at!
Your windbreak helped, I’m sure.
so serene and beautiful. i miss the beach. love your style and blog!
Sorry to hear about the rain, but it sounds like you had a grand time regardless. LOVE the photos!!!
Looks beautiful Sarah! And Aubrey I’m so jelly donut of the win! I hope you enjoy your beautiful new pillows!
Great photos ! Love the cloud shot !
OOhhhh… I can’t wait, because we are leaving for the beach in the morning. By lunch we will have sand in our toes!
Outdoor goodness all over the place here. Digging that windbreak…not that I’d ever heard of one either!
peace.
Australia is on my “bucket list”! Thanks for sharing the fabulous pics. I love your beach cottage decor, too.
Cheers,
Cheryl
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Sarah, I was trying to play catchup on your blog (my computer was down for a bit), and I have to tell you that I absolutely LOVE the trunk you found several posts down. It is WONDERFUL! Great rescue and great story!
XO,
Sheila
I watched the video. A lovely vacation. To bad it rained so much. It sounds like our vacation at the beach. It rained every day.
Lovely beach snaps!
Joyce M
What wonderful photos! The images at the beach with water and sky are remarkable. I hope you are having a great day.
Beautiful pics, Sarah! Looks like you had a lovely time!
Smiles,
Rachel
Lovely scenes.
Happy outdoor.
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Well this Aussie knows what a wind break is!!
Great photos.
Alison
Great photos! I especially love the second to the last!
Thank you for sharing your camping trip with us!
~ Tracy
Looks amazing there – love your windbreak, remember using them on the beach in Torquay (Devon of course, not OZ) when the wind was off the bay!
The windbreak is beautiful…reminds me of an old movie….I can hear the crip cotton flapping in the breeze!! Gorgeous pictures as always!!