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Monday, May 10, 2010

Byron Bay NSW

Here is a photo with the Byron Bay Lighthouse in the distance, and it is only about an hour from where we live. It is the most Eastern Cape on mainland Australia and we sailed past here a few times when we lived aboard. Captain James Cook  named Cape Byron in 1770 and the lighthouse was built in 1901. Byron Bay is now a major tourist destination.

I'm joining Smiling Sally for Blue Monday, and to see some lovely 'blue' photos you can stop by too.
 


11 comments:

Cathy said...

Hello Jan
That is a beautiful picture - it reminded me that we went there once many years ago - such a lovely spot but up near the lighthouse the wind was so strong we nearly got blown away lol
Cathy

Momgen said...

Looks pretty shot for the beach...happy blue Monday.

Mine is here

Sandy said...

Wow! Wow! Wow! I consider you my own
personal travel agent, Jan. Thanks
for taking me to all the lovely sites
in and around Australia!
Love,
Sandy

SmilingSally said...

Oh Jan, you live in such a pretty country. I love the blues. Happy Blue Monday.

A 2 Z said...

Hi Jan,

Byron Bay. OMG. I was there 18 years ago. I lived in Australia for a few years. I did not want to move to South Africa afterwards. I'm back in Canada now. It was so beautiful in Byron Bay especially the birds. There were so many species. Well, I'm a new follower. Take care. Thanks for sharing!

Joyful said...

A beautiful capture Jan. Enjoy the coach tour.

Anonymous said...

I think I've mentioned I love lighthouses. It feels like I'v seen this photo before. Maybe I did on your other blog? Or things are just starting to run together? Ohhh, living aboard, we dreamed of that so much and used to just take in all the sailing stories. Wow. That had to be nice! Always enjoy hearing from you on my blog, thanks! Jenn

Jan said...

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. I've been right back and I did post another photo of this beach with the lighthouse in the distance, but there were people on the beach, you have a good memory Jenn.
Blessings - Jan

Marice said...

what a beautiful scenery! im your newest follower :)

u may view mine here

Cindy said...

Beautiful! Last week I had the same type of picture with a lighthouse.

Karen said...

Lovely lighthouse shot...the sky and water are breathtaking!