Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.

This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.
Love The view! Sadly, think I might have run out of benches so no today
Whenever you come across one. Is it still hot down there? Much fresher here thank goodness. I don’t do heat well.
Supposedly 23 today, then climbing right up again later in the week. I’ve still got the Aircon working hard and I imagine I’m not turning off any time soon-I. DO NOT do heat these days, blame it on Uthoff’s phenomenon
That’s a blow.
Too right
Hi Sue I smiled at your comment, it is 23 here today and we are in mid winter….!!!
I wouldn’t cope with your summers!!
Me neither! Especially the humidity.
Precisely
I still struggle a bit with them too. Love this time of the year
At least you do have that!
Panoramic, and with subject off-center: a good way to go.
Glad you like it Steve.
Wonderful view, and the letterbox crop is very effective in showing it off!
Phone full size shot of my favourite place.
I bet that’s a popular spot to sit a while.
Most people are on the beach or in the sea surfing!
That toilet block has a fantastic view… Here’s mine, up in the clouds this week. https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/06/23/sky-high-views-from-the-q1-on-the-gold-coast/
Quite often that toilet block is closed which is annoying.
Oh dear , not many bushes around either…
That seat and view just might make me stop and rest.
Yes. A nice spot to take in the view.
It would be great to sit here with this lovely view. Here is mine: https://wanderingteresa.com/curvy-benches/
Thanks for sharing your benches Teresa.