Tag Surry Hills

With the exception of four years in Brisbane, I spent the first thirty years of my life in the country: Lismore, Bourke, Renmark and Wagga. When my career brought me to Sydney, I was really excited.

As I knew I didn’t want to live too far from work, I drew a “walking circle” (old style protractor) around Ultimo, that reached out to Glebe and Pyrmont, but I quickly settled on an apartment in Surry Hills. And even though I’m a country boy at heart, Surry Hills has pretty much become “home”.

Sea shanties in a Sydney small bar

The older I get, the more I’ve developed a real appreciation for small bars, compared to the big, impersonal venues I used to frequent. My first taste of their charm … Read the rest “Sea shanties in a Sydney small…

Pub crawl through Newtown

Despite the lack of initial planning, Saturday unfolded into an unexpected “pub crawl” adventure. Originally, my agenda included a lunchtime workshop at Surry Hills Library, organised by friends, followed by … Read the rest “Pub crawl through Newtown”

Surry Streets

In the weeks following the devastating floods that struck Lismore last year, impacting thousands, including my own family, I had the opportunity to contribute some meaningful words to a public … Read the rest “Surry Streets”

Warike Restaurant, Surry Hills

After weeks and weeks in the hospital, and a couple of weeks at home, I was finally well enough to enjoy a “major meal” out with a friend at “Warike … Read the rest “Warike Restaurant, Surry Hills”

Sydney Sights

I noticed there was a lengthy queue outside Messina, on Crown Street, Surry Hills today. I had just been to the post office and was looking for somewhere to grab … Read the rest “Sydney Sights”