Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Three Girls and a Volcano

My daughters are home (with two friends), so we spent this afternoon in Rabaul doing all the touristy things which includes a walk-on-the-wild-side down to the hot springs across from the volcano.

The water at the base of the knoll the girls are standing on is boiling.

With the girls here it means my time to visit other blogs (which usually takes a few hours) is now almost non-existent for a week or two. I will still post but may not get to many of you - sori tru!!

More photos of the Japanese Bridge on my Vietnam Blog today.

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

There is something mystical or maybe frightening about being that close to a volcano. It is to me. Boiling water at my feet would make me worry.

I like the photograph and the girls adventurous spirit and faith in mom that the thing won't erupt. Or, does it erupt like those in Hawaii?

Donna said...

God...How Beautiful!!!!!

dive said...

Fabulous, Jules!
I'm with Old Man Lincoln; I wouldn't have ventured up there … at least not without a bag of vegetables on a string.

alice said...

Wonderful and amazing place!

Unknown said...

Wow - that looks a bit close for comfort!

Jackie
Glasgow Daily Photo

Clueless in Boston said...

Nice picture of the volcanoes and the girls. I'm sure you'll have an enjoyable week with your daughter and her friends. Cheers!

Tom said...

What a beautiful place Jules... oh! the memories your daughters will have of this place...
Give my blog a wide berth for sure and enjoy making more memories with your girls ...Have fun

Ioanna said...

I thought it was a huge tortoise! Your blog is wonderful!

Karlis Beinerts said...

Wow! What a background!!!

Joy said...

I bet the girls are having a blast! That's a fantastic spot. Looks like a turtle where they're standing.

joy
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Bettey said...

that is great!!! thanks so much for sharing this unique occurance!

quintarantino said...

Hope you had fun, Jules.

By the way, I have left PORTUGUESEMANOFWAR.

I'm now alone at NOTASECRETBLOG.BLOGSPOT.COM.
Would be glad to see you around.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday for today (5th) old girl!!!

imac said...

Nice photo, nice place too.
no worries will miss you tho.

Your cards will be posted very soon.

ro_pumpkin said...

here is snowing heavily right now , so looking at you picture is some sort of escape ... boiling water ? hahaha

WichitaKsDailyPhoto said...

Neat photo - glad no-one ended up in hot water, and am wishing you an enjoyable visit with the young ladies.

M.Benaut said...

Well blow me down an' shiver me timbers. Crikey; Benson has let me down ! It's your Birthday !!!!!
I was going to rush up there with tins of baked beans to cook in the boiling water, but now it's Champagne, flowers and oysters naturelles.
Je vous souhaite un anniversaire magnifique et joyeux; et une bouteille de Gin pour chaque année de votre vie.
Happy birthday, dear Jules from Madame et moi.

Anonymous said...

It almost looks like they are riding on the back of a giant Tortoise... Great shot.
Planet Earth Daily Photo
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Annie said...

That is a beautiful and mysterious part of the world, with volcanoes and boiling sea water and Jules and her girls.

Neva said...

Have a great visit with your girls! I love the shot...brave brave people...that close to the volcano and boiling water!Will catch up when you are back to the world of bolgging!

Jilly said...

Wonderful. The rocks looks like animals. I agree with Rich - a tortoise. All rather mystical and wondrous. Fabulous, Jules.

Anonymous said...

Jules - Happy Birthday! How wonderful to have your girls home with you. The photo is terrific, if rather scary but obviously the girls have just taken things in their stride. Have a great time with your family celebrations.

Squirrel said...

Brave girls!

Jules said...

Hi All - thanks for popping in

Thanks friend from afar and M Benaut - I had a wonderful day lunching (no oysters though) and dinner last night - I did have lobster!!! The weather is stunning and the girls having a wonderful time. They are all having a dive this morning.
Am working on my next series of photos so will post when I get home from work - only working til 10:30 a.m. each day

Jules said...

ooops sorry I missed a couple of comments in my rush yesterday

mme benaut - I missed your birthday greetings - many thanks!!!

abraham - yes it does go off see earlier pasts for action!!!!