Monday, December 29, 2008

That's My (Other) World



Jerusalem Hills Daily Photo is now in Australia, until early February, visiting family. Seems like this is a good time to be out of Israel, judging by the news. Sigh . . .
Yesterday my daughter took me and my two little grandsons by bus and train to Circular Quay. Thousands of tourists were down there but we found room on a beautiful ferry boat to Rose Bay and Watson's Bay. Sydney was in sunlight in the morning, but the sky over the city looked like this from the beach in Watson's Bay where we had a mid-afternoon fish and chips picnic. Very dramatic rain clouds.
It is so beautiful here--big sky, big country.

41 comments:

  1. What a wonderful new place to relocate your blog, Dina. But I guess we'll miss your splendid country with all its history if you stayed definively in Australia.

    Love the skyline!
    Take a great time!
    Happy New Year Dina, very sincerely.

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  2. sure is a big sky when you see it full screen have a nice time down under and try not to worry about whats going on back home God's plan is bigger than our minds can imagine. XX Don

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  3. Glad to hear you are with your family in beautiful, watery Australia.

    You will have to find out what's going on in Israel like the rest of us...

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  4. Yes, I agree it is beautiful in Sydney. I stayed a few times in Cronulla. We also had trips by boat, it's always lovely.

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  5. Smart move, getting some Summer, along with a visit.

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  6. Hi Dina!
    Nice to hear you are in such nice country now.Have Fun.
    Happy new year ;)

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  7. Good to know you are there and safe (home indeed does not seem such a greta place to be right now).

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  8. beautiful expansive view

    happy anticipation of the new year

    love and light
    shalom

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  9. beautiful Dina

    beautiful Dina.

    I pray for all innocent victims of this conflict and I am so happy for you my friend that you have left Israel for this holiday season when you did. Hopefully when you return this will be resolved if not perhaps you could extend your visit.

    It does sound like you are having a beautiful time with your familly.

    love and light.
    shalom

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  10. Beautiful skies! Enjoy your month with family, Dina!

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  11. Oh Dina, it looks so nice and warm there. Enjoy the pleasures of Sydney and time with family.

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  12. The Bennie and I talked about moving to Australia 30 years ago. We were newly married. At times we wish we had.
    Patsy

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  13. Oh what fun..I will be looking forward to sharing your visit with you....

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  14. Beautiful photos. Happy New Year!

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  15. When the tourists are in town you've really got to know where to go, and also all the shortcuts. Sounds like you do. Happy new year!

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  16. Dina, I am glad you are in Sydney for a decent brake. Glad you enjoyed fish and chips on the beach rather than at super expensive Doyle's at Watson's Bay.
    I am so sorry about the escalation of strife in your home land.
    I so very much wish for peace for the New Year and all those to follow.
    When a situation is insoluble, it becomes even more so when the bullets fly, a little understanding and tolerance on both sides would serve much better.

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  17. Australia is on my list of places I'd like to visit. Thanks for sharing it through pictures. You were the first person I thought of when I hear of the current happenings in Israel. I'm glad your not there. Have a great time with your family.

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  18. It seems you have good times and great skies in Australia.

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  19. You have good times and great skies there in Australia.

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  20. I'm so glad you're with Naomi and family, Dina. Do you think you could stay there until June maybe? I'm so sorry for all that's happening in the world you left behind.

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  21. Dina: I'm also glad you are visiting at this time. This could be the start of something big in the Holy Land.

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  22. Your other world is equally as beautiful. What a place to spend winter.

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  23. I love water/seascape pics.
    Happy New year 2009!

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  24. I watched the news last night and was very worried about you. I am very glad to find that you are on vacation in Australia! I hope that you are having a wonderful time. I know it's been a very long time since you seen your family. I am very happy for you.
    *hugs*

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  25. The thought crossed my mind, Dina. I'm glad you're in Australia right now. Please stay there if the situation warrants. Or come see us in LA.

    The innocent people of Israel and Palestine are in my heart.

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  26. I'm happy to hear that you are now in Australia! I wish you a happy time with your family and I am looking forward to follow your posts about Australia!
    I wish you a happy new year, and maybe you watch Vienna's New Year's Concert on TV which is this time conducted by Daniel Barenboim?

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  27. Thanks for taking us along with you, Dina!
    Enjoy your family and best wishes for a sweet new year! Aloha-

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  28. What a beautiful other world you're visiting. Lucky you. Very cool. Great captures. Thanks for sharing and look forward to more.

    Happy New Year!

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  29. Such an enormous sky, great photos. I hope that peace will return to Isreal soon.

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  30. Dina!

    As the year comes to a close I wish to thank you for your miracle blog from the holy land.

    Jerusalem is so interesting as a religious center and historically.

    Thanks for all your wonderful knowledgeable posts on theology and history and beauty.You are an awesome photographer.

    I know it is a labour of love but still thanks for all your work Dina.

    I am wishing you the best for you and your journal in 2009.

    love and light.
    shalom.
    jordaenne

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  31. Happy new year Dina. Glad to see you are in a safe place.

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  32. happy new year dina to you and your family
    lots of love from crete

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  33. !!!! WISH YOU AND YOURS A SUPER 2009 !!!!

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  34. Hi Dina.

    I know that you don't want to fly the banners of celebration of the new year when your homeland has become war torn but it doesn't stop me from wishing you and your familly the best for 2009 and the power to overcome difficulties tied to this conflict and may peace prevail over your country.
    HUGS
    love and light
    shalom

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  35. I am glad you are in a safer place right now!
    I am sure you have a great time with your family in Australia - those pictures... ahhhh
    I wish you a wonderful 2008!

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  36. "Louis" has been so busy with his new espresso shop, he hasn't had much time to visit, much less comment.

    All best wishes to you this New Year!

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  37. Dina, I'm glad to hear about your fine stay in Australia.
    I wish you a wonderful and peaceful New Year!

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  38. Hallo Dina, thank you for sharing your Australian skies with us! HappyNew Year and all the best for you!

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  39. Hey Dina, A happy new year to you. Hope you have a wonderful holiday in Australia. Peace.

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  40. Glad you're enjoying your visit-I had been wondering/worrying about you.

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