Botanic Gardens
I had the most wonderful morning today in the Royal Botanic Gardens, arriving there at about 7.30. Although I’ve been in the general area at that time of the morning, … Read the rest “Botanic Gardens”
Tag Sydney
The city where I live. I came here in 1995 “for a few years” to “advance my career”. I fell in love, stayed longer than expected. And then, I don’t know, suddenly it’s twenty years later. Although I still toy with the idea of moving back to the country, Sydney is increasingly “home”.
Not Enough Clocks
There’s not enough clocks in Sydney in my humble opinion. I’d like to see more public clocks, like the one at Central Railway. As you wait anxiously for the bus … Read the rest “Not Enough Clocks”
Smoking Laws
Damien and I went for a drink or two this afternoon at his local hotel, the Captain Cook at Millers Point. In line with the new smoking laws in NSW, … Read the rest “Smoking Laws”
How The Other Half Lives
My big task for the day was a visit to the Sydney Jewish Museum, as I’d seen somewhere they have an exhibition at the moment commemorating the Dreyfus Affair. … Read the rest “How The Other Half Lives”
Sydney Seasons
Opening up the main door onto the balcony this morning, I noticed the trees in my street are showing the first signs of bud-growth. Living on the second floor, I … Read the rest “Sydney Seasons”
Snow in Sydney?
After an unseasonably warm day, this is the kind of scene – “winter wonderland” – you don’t normally expect to see in Surry Hills at this time of the year, … Read the rest “Snow in Sydney?”