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There is a colonial cemetery just over the Blue Mountains west of Sydney close to an old inn that was the halfway stopover for horse drawn coaches travelling between Sydney/Parramatta and Bathurst. During the influenza epidemic that struck after WW I a large percentage of the local villagers died over a short period. You can deduce what happened by reading the dates.

That's not the most interesting part. Inside the boundary fence, i.e. in hallowed ground, but only just inside, in a far corner well away from other graves, is a headstone that just says "Topsy".

Who was Topsy and why is she almost an outcast?

I like to imagine that she was an Aboriginal servant, possibly half cast, who was baptised. Whoever buried her may have been fond of her but not enough to have her buried next to other members of the family. One day I may discover the solution to this mystery.
 

I love old Cemetries and have visited quite a few whle in Europe, these are great pics, Merlin. I especially love the area they are in....must have been very peaceful and relaxing to walk thru there....what a wonderful day!!

Thanks for the photos!
 

Flying home today at 3:00 p.m., if the weather cooperates. I used to fly into Atlanta when I was with the airline, so I knew the layout of the airport pretty good. It's like riding a bicycle; it all comes back to you after you get there. Their jet fuel prices are less here than elsewhere that I have been recently.
 
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I love walking through old cemeteries. We have one by our other house in Northwestern Illinois that have graves as old as the late 1700's.. These were Pioneers and actually settled the area.. Another thing you see is the vast number of babies from birth to 2 years old buried there. It gives an understanding to why women had so many children... as the survival rate was so low. It's fascinating to walk through and imagine what life was like..
 
I was walking through the airport here at Atlanta and saw a sign at a restaurant that read HOT DOG.....$12.00. I almost bought one just to see what a $12.00 hot dog tasted like.
 
Merlin, thanks for the great pictures. I find one of the most peaceful places to stroll around
is a cemetery. We have old ones here, well kept up as well as newer cemeteries.
On most old headstones Bible verses can be found or a line of wisdom that can tell a little about
those left who buried their loved one.
 
Cute and quaint cemeteries, Merlin. I tend to stay our of the big one that is close by to where I live, being a bit creeped out by it, although many people take their dogs for walks there and cycle through it, as it is lovely and well tended.
 
LynnD said:
Perfect for a bike ride, here if you don't get out and walk or jog, or ride your bike even if it's electric as soon as the sun comes up....you will just about die from the heat and I'm not exaggerating.
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I understand! We lived on the equator and also spend winters in Thailand.
 
LynnD said:
Perfect for a bike ride, here if you don't get out and walk or jog, or ride your bike even if it's electric as soon as the sun comes up....you will just about die from the heat and I'm not exaggerating.
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I understand! We lived on the equator and also spend winters in Thailand.
 
Haven't been around much - been up north to see hubby who is having a very difficult time. Tomorrow I go to see a neurologist for tests to see why I have lost feeling in two fingers on my left hand. Just glad I write with the right hand. Thunderstorms today and they are due to return tomorrow.
 

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