Tag: Special

CMMC: A True Work Of Art

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Today I am returning to my pre A-Z challenge blog posts. One that I was just beginning to enjoy was Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge (CMMC.) Each week Cee gives us inspiration to help expand our photography skills. Our theme this week is macro or close -up photography.

This amazing antique wall unit is from Royal Hotel St Arnaud. It is truly exquisite and just called out for some macro photography. Without getting up close and personal I wouldn’t have seen the detail. We ate our meal in front of this beauty and I was very excited when those sitting in front of us left so I could get better photos. If you get up close with the mirrors you can see my reflection in the image.

Thanks to Cee for hosting this weekly photography challenge and encouraging us to think differently about what we see.

Blogging From A-Z: X is X -Factor

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This year I have decided to think outside the box for X. So I have come up with a list of ideas that give a tourist destination that something special.

For me, the X-factor can be many things. possibilities include:

  • Welcoming to travelers
  • A special story attached to the town
  • Interesting scenery or connection to nature
  • Make use of available resources
  • Friendly people
  • Sell their uniqueness
  • Encourage travelers by making a special feature of the area to draw crowds e.g. Parkes Elvis festival
  • Well maintained parks and open spaces
  • Family friendly facilities
  • Including anything that is different to home
  • National Parks
  • Ability to see local animals
  • Good quality food, reasonably priced
  • Museums and places of history
  • Tourist information centres with knowledgeable staff
  • Local walking tours both self guided and with knowledgeable local identities
The Gloucester Region is home to platypus so this park made a feature to celebrate them.

There is only one problem with spending time thinking about holidays. Now I have to go and plan my next Xtraordinaire adventure.