Forget about Halloween, the 31st October was cause for much greater celebrations here in Grafton. For starters, it was Jacaranda festival day where the kids were officially allowed a day off school and everyone comes to enjoy the beautiful lilac coloured Jacaranda trees, lining the streets of Grafton. Jacaranda festival was celebrated over 10 days here in Grafton with all sorts of activities, exhibitions, markets, music, parades, fireworks and more. It really was quite impressive!!!
But the best thing about 31st October now is that it’s our 1st Grandchild’s Birthday!!! Happy 1st Birthday Josiah!!!
It was also our wedding anniversary. We had no idea it was Halloween when we got married over 1/4 of a century ago back in New Zealand. It just wasn’t a “thing” back then.
Happy anniversary to us!
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