Macro Monday - Fluffy Flowers

Stu and I went up to the lookout over the weekend 

having a look at the river which was breaking the banks... again!!!!

I saw these flowers....

They are actually a thistle, Variegated Thistle

A weed!!

Arnt they adorable but??

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And here are some photos of our little town at the moment!!

The Jacarandas are flowering 

and its just a carpet of purple!!!

And finally!!
This is me lately!!!