Saturday, January 11, 2014

Onyesha encore.....!




Oui I did it again! Another portrait shot.. I'm finding this resolution so much easier than the 'lose five kilos' :) Hayley (right) and Shani looked after Aimee and I so beautifully yesterday when we paid a return visit to Onyesha Spa only 30 minutes on the freeway from home, merci beaucoup girls, we will be back.. perfect for that special treat, believe me after the last few weeks we both needed a little 'cocooning' :).  You can read my post describing our last visit here.


Driving through the gates of Onyesha is almost a little surreal, like entering into a secret Eden.. verdant comes to mind! After a refreshing herbal tea we were led down through the tall trees, alive with the chatter of birds, to the lakeside villa.. our view below, where we were brushed, massaged and polished to a state of total bliss.. niiiice! that's so much more than just nice :) We have a 44C day ahead of us today, bet you the beaches will be packed.. madness! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, take care and stay warm..or cool depending! To see more reflections from around the world click here. p.s. the bench below is for you Malyss, but you may have to make the image bigger to see it! p.p.s. catch up today!



36 comments:

  1. Superbe endroit,merci du partage ;o)

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  2. Ah, Nirvana indeed! I would love to spend a day there!! I love your reflections for the day, too!! Hope you have a great weekend!! Enjoy!

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  3. What an interesting place ! I feel relexed just by looking at your pics... The fourth one is my favorite : the set is so perfect to enjoy Nature !

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  4. great reflections - even in the teapot. love the prayer circle. :)

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  5. Looks lovely and cool! What temperatures!!!! Come on Grace, send some of that over here. It is cold!! Have a good weekend :).

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  6. You have both fine looking portraits and reflections. What a beautiful place to photograph.

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  7. Definitely wonderful photos, I love where this is SPA!

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  8. Thank you very much, Gracie! i like this post very much (not only because of the bench! Ü): the place seems fabulous , the girls have lovely smiles, the little bouddhas in last pic are gorgeous! No wonder you like to visit there! Simply looking at the photos makes me already feel better!
    I wish you a nice week-end!

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  9. Looks like a real treat, Grace!

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  10. Really amazing photos...beautiful reflection...

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  11. 44 degrees !? No wonder those Buddhas are all red.

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  12. Great photos. I love your little red monks. There is the perfect place for them in my garden I tried to find them on the internet but could not. Where did you get them?

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  13. I remember the place and being ever so slightly jealous the first time round! Could you tell me how you do it? I mean ask people? I occasionally get out of my shy shell but still not enough...

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  14. Such a beautiful setting and the girls are cute as well! You might get another painting similar to your water lily one, out of that fourth photo. The colors are nice and it should work with your style!

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  15. I love the reflection in the teapot

    Mollyxxx

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  16. Awww I feel relaxed just looking at the beautiful pictures.

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  17. It looks so warm and inviting, especially compared to what we have here...snow, rain, cold...

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  18. Would I LOVE to join you!


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
    > < } } ( ° >

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  19. What fabulous surroundings. The reflection shot is great so too the portrait. The light is nice.

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  20. Excellent first picture, something to treasure.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  21. I think you are complete new now and ready for the new year.

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  22. Awww, that´s beautiful and peaceful, Grace!

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  23. Love that teapot shot. It draws me to that sunny table. And I'm not a tea guy.

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  24. Gosh this place so fabulous. I think just being here would be a form of relaxation.

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  25. Yay! Nice portraits, Grace. See how easy it is? Quite a variety of images today.

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  26. It seems to be a wonderful place.... Yes it looks like paadise

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  27. What a gorgeous place! Your photos of it are beautiful.

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  28. Love the circle of little red Buddhas!

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