We hadn't planned to travel from Parkes to Griffith via Condobolin; the original plan was to drive via Forbes. But when we took an unplanned, but very enjoyable trip to Forbes yesterday, I thought we should try an alternative. In the end, it didn't add much time to our trip, but resulted in a very … Continue reading Utes in the Paddock
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The road to get to Merlin's Lookout near Hill End, NSW is a windy, dirt road. There were moments driving up when we wondered if it was actually worth it. But when we reached the top, and we were the only ones there able to take in the very awesome 360 view, we realised it … Continue reading The views near Hill End, NSW
As they were re-setting the tables after last night's "dinner session" a the Katoomba RSL, I noticed one of the blokes had a tape measure, and was measuring the distance between the tables. I overheard him tell a colleague about the "plain clothes inspectors" who were visiting local venues to ensure they were "Covid Safe". … Continue reading One Night in Katoomba
Work-free Wednesday has been continuing over the last few months during the COVID-19 lockdown. As I mentioned a few months ago, I have "excess leave", and rather than take a block of holidays, I've been taking one day off each week. When it all started, I was going to galleries, swimming, catching up with friends … Continue reading Work Free Wednesday @agnsw
"No problems .. it runs till 9 .. might be the last gathering we go to for a while?" my friend Kate said to me in a text, when I told her I might not make it to Cockatoo Island for last night's event held there for the Biennale of Sydney. After a week at … Continue reading 22nd Biennale of Sydney
Though I've never heard of her before, I instantly fell in love with the work of Therese Ritchie, after seeing the exhibition "Burning Hearts" currently showing at the Museum & Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin. The gallery descibes the exhibition as: A survey exhibition of one of Darwin’s most committed and socially engaged artists. … Continue reading Therese Ritchie
Since arriving back in Lismore, I've spent a bit of time wandering around, checking out art (both public and in galleries). I've previously blogged about some of the art associated with the Tropical Fruits festival; these images are more permanent parts of the city's awesome collection. When this piece was first erected it was very … Continue reading Art in Lismore