Snowy Mountains ~ Memories

The previous Wednesday Wanderings post featured a teaser photo of Mt Kosciuszko and I promised to share more snaps from our trip last month to this spectacular area. Back in our younger years Mr red roses and I spent many a happy time staying in Jindabyne and travelling up to the snow fields to hit the slopes

We'd load up the car with our ski gear after work on Friday evening and hit the road for the six hour journey from Sydney, our home town before relocating to Brisbane.

The routine was to ski two full-on days with quick breaks for lunch to refuel, then hit the road late Sunday afternoon for the long journey home. 

Fronting up to work on Monday was a killer but we were young and determined. Actually we're still a determined pair... just not so young these days!

Visiting Jindabyne and surrounds was a chance to indulge fantastic memories and it was truly wonderful to catch up with family who reside in this magical setting. The autumn weather was brilliant, clear and crisp with a taste of winter around the corner and with winter of course comes snow and the hills are transformed into an Australian winter wonderland. 

So here we are...a selection of scenic shots (except for the apples) of the Snowy Mountain region of 

New South Wales.

Perisher Valley Ski field

Charlottes Pass village

 Apple trees dot the roadside and produce the best apple pie

Snowy River

 Kangaroos and Wallabies dot the landscape and it's not unusual to find a mob grazing in one's home yard

The lookout I climbed to snap last weeks featured Mt Kosciuszko photo

Snow gums which are still recovering from a devastating bushfire which ripped through the area almost one decade ago

Thredbo river

 Lake Jindabyne

High country. Brings back fond memories of the classic Australian film The Man from Snowy River.
I get goosebumps watching this film

 Thredbo ski fields. During winter the transformation is breathtaking

Am I looking forward to returning...you bet and I'm determined to make our next visit happen sooner rather than later.
The mountains will be calling me.


Annie xx

A Fabulicious Film... set in Paris

Just popping in to recommend you drop what you're doing guys and dolls and hot foot it to a cinema and partake of Woody Allen's latest offering 'Midnight in Paris'. Personally he is my favourite writer/director and his stories set in New York are marvellous, truly I believe my fascination with this city is due to his films. 

Hmm I have NY on my mind lately.

Of course I will not divulge the plot and spoil your enjoyment but if you seriously adore all things Parisian...scenery, architecture, interiors and fashion then you will be a happy little movie goer.

My family visited Paris several years ago so I spent much of the film recognising landmarks and drooling.

Decided to gussy up a bit for sitting in the dark (as you do) and hit the cinema wearing my new OPI which is sensational.
An Affair in Red Square. 
Don't you just love the quirky monikers this brand bestows on each shade?

Now if you see this movie then spill.... I need to hear if you adored it too !!
In fact I'm ready for a second viewing.

Annie xx