V is for village...

V is for village...
(Continuing my series on the Mornington Peninsula)

 The village is Shoreham - by the sea on the eastern side of the peninsula on Westernport Bay.
It is a village area very easy to bypass.
There is no shopping precinct.
The general Store has gone.
And the homes are few.
Quite surprising to find this world on the vibrant Mornington Peninsula.


The sign above has been there since January 2012.
There is just the sign.


Nearby is the old post office - weathered but not worn.


Across the road from the post office is the Shoreham hall - once the Shoreham school.

But this is the hinterland area.


Not far away are the waters of Westernport Bay.
And a walking trail offering wonderful views of the coastline.


old worlds still linger
tightly holding quiet times
like precious treasures


Linking to:
ABC Wednesday Round 12 - V is for village

B is for Balnarring...

B is for Balnarring...
(Continuing my series on the Mornington Peninsula)

Balnarring village is in the hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula.
But not far away, on Westernport Bay, is Balnarring beach.


Many large properties feature in the village.


But sadly, more suburbanised new estates are emerging.
I have never seen a street called a square.


Balnarring beach has lovely views of Westernport Bay!


Unusual coastal features emerge at low tide.


Get to the beach early, and you will see race horses being exercised.


Finally, here is a creative sign for Balbirooroo wetlands
Taking care of this wetland area is a feature of the Balnarring Primary School curriculum.
The wetlands have now been protected for 20 years.
Balbirooroo is a tribal language Koori name for Ibis.

 Linking to:
ABC Wednesday Round 12 - B is for Balnarring