<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sketching Journeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal exploration of travel and art. Each blog post captures unique experiences and places, connecting beautiful places with the art of sketching]]></description><link>https://www.travelsketches.live/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:42:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sketchingjourneys.live/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Two weeks out - Preparations ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The maps have been drawn for the Slow Trip North, Lists and bookings made, Kermit the trusty green car, has been prepared, checked, and rechecked. Diagrams for packing though I'm sure some luggage won't fit. The adventure starts calling in to see friends and relatives, then picking up Susie at Newcastle to continue travelling North. I'm hoping the weather will be warmer fairly soon. Who knows what we will find on the way - Lighthouses? Kangaroos? Beautiful coastlines? Kermit the Hybrid Yaris]]></description><link>https://www.sketchingjourneys.live/post/two-weeks-out-preparations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a599f3938e05b9fea3732ac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:39:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d62a2_cb19d8f46c2a4973916b6e9b9b1c2eeb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bush Tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A favourite leisure activity is setting off along a bush track with a bottle of water, snacks, sneakers and a hat. Some of the loveliest vistas open up as the ridge is crested or the path winds around. These sketches have all been done in the southern part of Sydney Australia, mainly in our amazing Royal National Park. Walking along Lady Carrington Drive, and the Hacking River Grays Point fire trail Another look at Grays Point Spring Flowers in the Kamay National Park]]></description><link>https://www.sketchingjourneys.live/post/bush-tracks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979baf3f00d9d92e2603b59</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:38:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d62a2_b149d19336c1405aaae6bf19730c0cf1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees, Rocks and Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of my paintings fall into this category because the combination contains many interesting textures and elements. Light falling through the trees, creating shade on rocks or water! The contrast of smooth barked Angophoras with the rough and uneven textures of sandstone! Rippling water flowing past Grey Mangrove trees with their feet still in the water!]]></description><link>https://www.sketchingjourneys.live/post/trees-rocks-and-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979b71bff97fcd5f4f6468e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d62a2_a6ce02e0b64f49b1850952f015b6591e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Helen Lee</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>