Brisbane, QLD


Wednesday, June 20, 2018

BIRTHDAY BEAR SWIMS WITH A WHALE SHARK

Our friend Chris had a birthday recently and we were invited to celebrate at their new place in the country. After they spent some years travelling around Australia in a caravan, they have now decided to settle down again in a small country town about three hours drive from here.

They have a big block of land with a huge tree, sheds and a cute little house. Wallabies visit everyday too.

Chris and Helen went on a tour to Western Australia a few weeks ago. While on that tour Chris was very brave and went on an excursion where you snorkel on the Nigaloo Reef and swim with the largest fish in the world, a whale shark. They are not dangerous like other sharks.

So when we arrived at Chris' house  we saw that Bear was dressed in a wet suit with flippers, goggles and a snorkel. There was also a whale Shark close by.

Chris was happy with all of us for being there for lunch with Birthday Bear. (if you are not familiar with our Birthday Bear tradition click here.)

 A big tree and a little house.

Can you see the wallaby in front of our car?

Wally the wallaby comes every day for a snack of seeds......

and a drink from the bird bath.


Chris was happy to have a snorkelling companion
Chris made us a lovely lunch and we sat outside on a beautiful,warm winter's day.

16 comments:

  1. It looks like a nice, cosy cottage and a lovely property. I like wallabys so I'm sure I'd have fun seeing them every day.

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  2. What a massive tree. I had no idea wallabies eat seed. The house looks like a large caravan park cabin, and there is nothing wrong with them.

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  3. I was taken by that tree. What an amazing canopy of shade.

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  4. that tree is amazing, I want it and I love their little house, perfect but the best of all is having a wallabee drinking from the bird bath. JEALOUS is what I am... I had never heard of whale sharks until this past week, they have been spotted off our Anna Maria beaches twice in the past week. unusal for them to be here.. now your post makes 3 times I have heard of them

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  5. Sounds that you had a wonderful time with your friend. Lovely tree. It looks huge and it gives beautiful shadow for the house. Nice to see the wallabee enjoying it's food and drink:)

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  6. Looks lake you had a good day and I think this is one of the best birthday bear outfits, quite different to the norm. Take care, t'other Diane

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  7. Hello, Happy Birthday to Chris! The place in the country looks wonderful. That is cool to have the wallaby visit the property. Love that big tree. The birthday bear is cute. Enjoy your day!

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  8. It's so good that you all are still doing this after many years.... Everyone looks so happy... What a neat little home --and that huge tree is gorgeous... Love the wallaby......

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. What a big old tree, just marvellous to have that - the house looks small but does the trick
    The Wallaby is ever so sweet as they all have cute faces.

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  10. Another birthday celebration spent with friends, good food and a decorative birthday bear -- all sounds great to me!

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  11. That was very brave and how cute is this latest outfit on Birthday Bear? Love it! Happy Birthday Chris and great photos Diane of this beautiful home and it’s very cute inhabitants. Those wallabies are adorable and I also love to see all your smiling faces.

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  12. I think that might be my favorite birthday bear so far! After traveling so long, your friends picked a lovely spot to settle down, especially since it came equipped with Wally the Wallaby and that amazing tree.

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  13. oh always enjoy these creative bear parties So clever

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  14. You live in a piece of paradise for sure. I love your birthday bear tradition and enjoy your travels so much. Thank you for sharing. Hugs B

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  15. A great day. Thank you to our beary lovely friends. Beaut photos Diane.

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