Unlike other churches I've seen this one seems very untidy, unkept and messy. The church itself was built in 1855 but it had seen better days. 
The church tower itself looks quite haunting, I thought I saw something moved from behind the narrow window..This whole area is heritage listed because it dates back to the pioneering days.
In the front yard is the cemetery, several locals have been buried here but I don't think its being used today. 
Most of the writings on the tombstones are too worn off to be able to read them.
Some of these graves are communal graves where family members were buried together.
One particular grave of interest belongs to the late Rev. Peter Gunn one of the pioneer minister here so long ago.
Some of these graves have been repaired many times over.
There are some where the deceased were just children. This particular one is a sad case where the children were aged 5, 9, 18, 19 and 20 when they died..may they rest in peace.
So today I've decided to share with you the magical display of this Christmas light show because the photos really don't do it justice.
It doesn't mean we have to house-sit their place but just drop in every now and then to see if the house is still there! So we went there on Christmas eve and they have a big plum tree in the backyard!
Its that time of the year when its bearing fruits and the birds been eating them! So not to let the fruits go to waste we pick some too. These are Japanese Plums and they are very sweet except for the skin which is a bit bitter!
Let me take you back to the Conservatory again, you may have read my previous post on it here and here.
Just a quick recap, the Conservatory is a free flowers display in the Fitzroy Gardens that features flowers of different species throughout the year for all to enjoy.
As I said in the previous posts they change the display in the Conservatory every 3 months and now I must post the Summer display featuring Hydreageas and Fuchsias.
This display will be on show until February when the Tuberous Begonia and Gloxinia display will take over.
The most interesting feature of showy hydrangea flowerheads is their ability to change colour according to the pH level of the soil.
Hydrangeas have blue flowers where the soil is naturally acidic, and pink or red blooms in alkaline soil.
There are hundreds of varieties of Fuchsia and the flowers usually come in the shape of a lantern.
The great majority are native to South America, but with a few occurring north through Central America to Mexico, and also several on New Zealand and Tahiti.
Pronunciation of "Fuchsia" is difficult for many English language speakers, as the correct pronunciation from the German origin of the name is "fook-sya" readily confusable with the profanity "fuck". As a result, most English speakers tend to say "fyew'sha". This tends to lead to misspellings like "fushcia" or "fuschia".
On Friday I received a package via courier, what could be in it I asked myself?
I quickly opened the package to find a brand new sealed box containing a Nokia 6030 mobile phone and a letter from Flybuys. Flybuys is a reward program started around 10 years ago that lets consumers accumulate points for air tickets when purchasing goods and then eventually other awards from movie tickets to cooking utensils! I've been a loyal customer all these years and have reaped the rewards on several occasions and recently I've decided to redeem my points for a new mobile phone because my old one has just got to go!
Inside the box I found the phone, charger, battery, earphones and manual. This phone is so much better than my old one, its got radio too! The only thing it doesn't have is a built-in camera but I haven't come across a camera-phone that takes better picture than my current digital camera so I'm not fuzzed over that. Beside, the phone is free so I'm grateful!
I took most of these photos at The Boulevard in Eaglemont where it has become an annual event for the residents here.
This house features Santa singing Christmas carols on the front porch!
This one is going all out to decorate their front lawn with all sorts of Christmas decorations!
Here we have Santa in his sleigh on the roof and the singing bears in the foreground.
Nativity scenes like this is everywhere..
This house is actually within walking distance from my house and I think is one of the best decorated houses I've seen this year.
This house owner has no more windows left to spare for his Christmas decorations.
I've been good all year Santa so I'll email your my list of gift preferences.
I think that's Santa and his wife dancing behind the windows.
The electricity bill for this month is sure to sky-rocket.
Merry Christmas to everybody all around the world!
This is the Crown's Christmas Spectacular, light show running every 30 minutes till the 8th of January next year.
As the huge clock chimes, watch as the Atrium is magically transformed into a giant, automated Christmas display, all brought to life by a dazzling light show.
There are circus style aerial acrobats and playful dancing reindeers as well as the much loved favourites including the enchanting carousel, the stunning big top with a magical marionette show and of course, Santa.
Its big fun for everyone as this breathtaking Spectacular provides a sensory experience for all ages. 
Say hello to Daisy, "Hello Daisy!". Daisy said hi too.
This is Daisy's friend, she asks how are you.
Here's another of her friends and she's saying you're cute!
How now brown cow? Moo moo right back at you!
This is Daisy's cool friend who skates all day. Cool cow. Moo man!
Another cool cow who plays football...cool outfit dude!
