Last weekend we took a day trip to the Mornington Peninsula to see the Archibald art prize, have some lunch and enjoy the glorious day by going for a walk along one of the small strips of beach.
There are over 1300 Bathing Boxes or Beach Boxes, that line Port Phillip Bay and the ones that line this part of the Peninsula are so cute, I think they look like the colours of boiled sweets in a sweet shop.
Bathing Boxes have existed around the bay since the 1860's and are heritage listed buildings along with other landscapes lining Port Phillip Bay. Because laws prevent new boxes being built on the foreshore and families tend to pass them down through the generations, the price of one box can be extremely expensive (the highest price was more than $350,000 AU!!).
I'm not sure about this painted image of a mermaid and friends? Although Little Miss A thought it was tops!
The Australian flag.
They may look small from the front but they go back quite a way.
What a perfect winter day, no breeze, warm sun and a twinkling seaside view, including those fabulous pastel painted Bathing Boxes.
So colourful! I love walking along beaches in summer… means I don't immediately go and run for the shade! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the beach in winter, in summer if I do go its completely covered up
DeleteYour family is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI also love those boxes...much nicer than the ones at Brighton Beach.
Thanks Jess, I like this stretch of coast as well, especially at this time of year it's really quiet. X
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