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Swedish National Day

A few months ago, a friend and former colleague sent me a "Thankyou/Swedish Care Package", which consisted of some famous Swedish confectionary - Daim and Bilar - along with some yellow and blue balloons, and some Swedish flags (to be used at a Eurovision Party). As I never had or went to a Eurovision Party … Continue reading Swedish National Day

June 7, 2019July 23, 2019kanelbullar, manly, princesstarta, Sverige2 Comments

Over The Bridge

As we caught the L90 bus to Collaroy today, we travelled through the federal electorates of Warringah and Mackellar. Both have been safe Liberal seats for many years, but for possibly the first time, Warringah (held by Tony Abbott) could vote next weekend for an Independent, Zali Steggall. I suspect a mate of mine who … Continue reading Over The Bridge

May 11, 2019November 14, 2020Arts, bald archy, collaroy, manlyLeave a comment

Manly Saturday

I was running late, and so I paid a few extra dollars to catch the fast ferry. With only a few people on board, I couldn't help but notice I was amongst a handful of middle aged nerdy blokes taking a close up look at one of the cruise ships at Sydney's Circular Quay. "What … Continue reading Manly Saturday

March 18, 2017March 18, 2017manly, manly ferry, Sydney, sydney harbour1 Comment

Manly Ferry

Is there anything as sublime as catching the Manly Ferry? It's not too short that it feels like almost any commuter ferry. It's not too long that you feel like you'll never get there. I caught the ferry today for a friend's birthday drinks. On the way back, I found a terrific spot outside, where … Continue reading Manly Ferry

May 7, 2016May 25, 2016manly, Sydney2 Comments

Circular Quay to Manly

Manly really is seven miles from Sydney, and a thousand miles from care. I spent the afternoon with some friends at Manly's 16-foot Skiff Club. A few drinks, a bite to eat, lots of good conversation. Here are some photographs I snapped along the way.

September 27, 2015September 29, 2015manly, Sydney, sydney harbour bridge, Travel3 Comments

Sydney Harbour

As we caught the ferry back from an afternoon at Manly's 16ft Skiff Club, we headed straight to the front of the vessel. I NEVER get sick of catching the Manly Ferry, though I'd imagine if I had to do it every day, it might get tiresome. But today there was another reason to find … Continue reading Sydney Harbour

January 3, 2015March 19, 2017australia, ferry, manly, Sydney, sydney ferry, sydney opera house, Travel7 Comments

Manly Storm

Spent a fabulous day at Manly, celebrating a friend's birthday. Like everyone else, I pulled out my phone to take a photograph of the storm as it arrived.

March 15, 2014March 19, 2017manly, Sydney, weatherLeave a comment

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