I'm back from a lovely weekend in a little cozy resort, Avillion Village Resort, just about one and a half hours drive from this lovely city og brotherly love. Avillion was excellent... and a wee bit exhausting. The heat was no joke and this time, i did remember to re-apply sunscreen at regular intervals ~ learned after my last getaway that ended with a nice little sunburn to prove it. It was terrific and i hope to return again in the future. The sight of this lovely resort as i took slow walks embracing the smell of sea water... made me run back for my camera.
So before i launch back into craft projects and non-resort daily life in this city, i thought i would share some of my favorite photos i took with my little new slr. {My sincere apology if the quality of my photography skill is lousy}
If i had more brain power, i would love to send a note to every single one of you who commented about Bones with his new friend Hannah {they are going off soon to a lovely home}. Each and every comment made me smile. Thank you for your kind words. I will be announcing the winners to my lovely teaspoon giveaway soon ~ so stay tuned!
Hope you had a lovely weekend. Lots of love to you and yours!
oh, u take such delightful pictures, jacqueline! they are simply gorgeous! im hoping to get a DSLR by the end of the year too - fingers crossed ;)
such a wonderful weekend too! i love the look of those chalets and the thought of lazying by the beach :)
ps: thanks so much for the kind tips on how to cure my cough. i've been trying some of the remedies suggested, and i'm feeling loads better now! :)
xoxo
Posted by: lyn | October 27, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Heaven!! Lucky you Jacqueline!! The peacock and those gorgeous houses on stilts - really to me it looks like heaven! I bet you're full f ideas and plenty of enthusiasm for crafting after that rest! Terrific photos - thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Sam | October 27, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Ooooo...I would love to go there now! :o)It's so cold here where I am... The place looks so warm and inviting. So glad you has a great time in such a beautiful place, Jacqueline! Even a weekend away really recharges the batteries. Thanks so much for share you trip and these wonderful photos. Happy week, dear friend ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | October 27, 2009 at 07:07 PM
That looks like a relaxing weekend :) I really like the pictures that you've taken! Have a great day
Posted by: Elle | October 27, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Sounds like a wonderful getaway! I love the smell of the sea, so I'm envious. I love your photos, especially the middle ones of the pool and looking down the water in between the villas.
Posted by: Terri | October 27, 2009 at 08:17 PM
my favorite photos are the top one with the palm and the flare and the lotus pot. what an evocative, restful post!
Posted by: lisabethannm | October 27, 2009 at 10:46 PM
How wonderful! the peacock! The water lilies! so very neat. The pictures are fantastic.
I have to admit that the picture with the Tobasco sauce makes me giggle. You see, I guess us folks in Texas forget that people all over the world use Tobasco....
Posted by: Wendy | October 28, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Your trip sounded and looked wonderful....and your photos are great! :)
Posted by: donna k | October 28, 2009 at 01:27 AM
Jacquline, these pictures are amazing, I'm swooning and wishing I was there right now, such vibrant colours and the pizza looks yummy too. How goes it in the Fish Bowl? I've been away for a little while but all is well now. Have a wonderful week.
Posted by: Dyan | October 28, 2009 at 03:52 AM
WOW!
Jacqueline, you are a lucky lucky girl, chilling out in such pretty surroundings! Good job you took sunscreen with you , I too get sunburnt in no time :) By the way, the girl in my pics is not humble me, but my beloved little sister Miriam :)
Have a lovely week!
xxx
Posted by: Gladys | October 28, 2009 at 05:22 AM
Oh, so jealous! That sounds like a great trip. Lovely photos too - you're a pro :)
Posted by: lindsey | October 28, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Oh I love your pictures and you seem to have a natural flair for photography! Palm trees... peacocks... what a beautiful world you live in, Jacqueline!
I'm also very happy to hear that you got a weekend to recharge your batteries and in such a beautiful spot too!
Posted by: Kate England | Marmalade Moon | October 28, 2009 at 06:03 AM
I looks like you have been soaking up some sun too! Beautiful, just beautiful.
Sounds like a wonderful get-a-way.
Posted by: gina | October 28, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Looks so lovely!
Posted by: Trishie Koh | October 28, 2009 at 12:33 PM
all of your photos are lovely but the one of the peacock is my favorite!!!
xo
~erin
Posted by: exhale. return to center. | October 28, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Utterly blissful!!! Your photos capture it beautifully!! Don't you just love having a good camera at times like that... Tx
Posted by: Tina Burke | October 28, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Wow! Looks like an amazing place! Glad you had such a lovely time.
x Em
Posted by: Little Brown Rabbit | October 29, 2009 at 12:23 AM
stunning photos, you never fail to come up trumps!!
have a lovely day x
Posted by: arkdesignsbyanna.blogspot.com | October 29, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Hi there - Thank you for stopping by! :) Looks and sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. Your pics are beautiful and I love your blog. Have a great day!! ~ Lori
Posted by: Lori | October 29, 2009 at 01:03 AM
Wow, what a nice vacation! Good thing you did use the sunscreen, besides burning, it will keep your skin looking nice when you're older!
Great pictures, too.
Thanks for sharing with us on your blog! :)
Posted by: Tammy | October 29, 2009 at 01:42 AM
I'm very jealous! And you are crazy- your pictures came out great!
Posted by: fresh365 | October 29, 2009 at 03:46 AM
Looks so relaxing and lovely. And wow at that peacock! Gorgeous!
Posted by: ambika | October 29, 2009 at 03:56 AM
This must be Heaven, right? I can just feel the sand in between my toes, all scratchy and wonderful. Are you supposed to walk on that funky rock path barefoot? It looks like therapy of some sort, but possibly for advanced feet. I hope you got some R&R on your vacation. What a beautiful resort -- thank you for sharing it with us Jacqueline!
Posted by: Enrouge (Karla) | October 29, 2009 at 04:23 AM
Oh wow, looks dreamy! Your photography is gorgeous, they look like postcards!
Posted by: Amber | October 29, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Dear Karla, yes your supposed to walk on that little stone walkway barefoot. It's a reflexology path, some kinda foot-related therapy but i didn't finish walking the whole path as it was hurting bad! teehee Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | October 29, 2009 at 10:33 AM