The Glasshouse Mountains are an hour and half drive north of Brisbane. They were named by Captain James Cook back in 1770 when he discovered the east coast of Australia. As he sailed north he saw the mountains reflecting sun on the water falling down the mountainsides looking like glass so he named them the Glasshouse Mountains. They are actually volcanic cores left behind as the volcanoes weathered away over millions of years.
The Glasshouse Mountains
There is a village nearby which is also called Glasshouse Mountains and that is where my friend's, Ben and Lyn daughter Yolande lives. Yolande organised a party for her parents' Golden Anniversary (50 years). So we drove there last weekend and attended their party. (And ate too much food). There were many relatives and friends there.
Friends since the seventies.
Ben and Lyn had three children, Natalie, (in green top), Yolande (in pink top) and Jason (behind Lyn with no cap) The rest are grandchildren and great grandchild. Lyn is holding a book of their lives together and a voucher for a holiday given to them from their children. It was fun meeting all the other friends and relatives. After eating too much party food we made our way home. I slept well that night.
I remember passing the Glasshouse Mountains in the 70s and being so impressed with them. Glad you had a good day, and sleep.
ReplyDeleteA very special friendship kindled so many years ago. Congratulations to Lyn and Ben.
ReplyDeleteA real nice party and looked like it was a great day for celebration. I also enjoyed hearing about how the Glasshouse Mountains were named. I learned a lot about Captain Cook in school. The view is incredible!
ReplyDeleteThat celebration looks like a nice gathering of friends and family and what a wonderful occasion to celebrate, 50 years together is very impressive..
ReplyDeleteThe glasshouse mountains look amazing. How special to have such long time friends and they look like brothers haha. Looks like you had a great time
ReplyDeleteWe've been to glass house mountains a few times, Diane, nice there.
ReplyDeleteSeems you had a good time and it's good to get together with old friends and their family.
The views of the mountain is beautiful. Looks like a wonderful anniversary celebration.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day!
Such a nice do! The mountains look gorgeous. I've always been fascinated by the travels of James Cook and remember reading about them.
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At one time we lived in the Yorkshire village where Captain Cook grew up, he was much celebrated there with a large monument on the moor,
ReplyDeleteI love learning of the origin of the name Glasshouse Mountains! And falling in love with Australia is a real thing, I know. My own sister lived in Australia once and it was truly hard for her to come back to America! She loved the beaches yes but I think it was the Australian people she loved the most. Lovely post! Love the photo of Bill and Ben together, true mates! Happy anniversary, 50th!, to your dear friends also. Love the picture of all their family. x
ReplyDeleteI love when special friends can get together and just enjoy each other's company. Celebrating 50 years is a wonderful thing to do too. I know so little about Australia, thanks for giving me glimpses of your land.
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