Road Testing Ms New Boots
We do not really have many mountains in Australia, it is a very old country and they have mostly been warn away. While Brisbane is surrounded by ‘mountains’ they are…
Toowoomba Sunflower Time
If you have never been for a drive at Sunflower time it is absolutely worth it, the fields are beautiful.
Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour’s Working History
On the weekend I joined up with a photographic shoot with the Sydney photography forum group on Cockatoo Island. The island has been used for various ship-building and convict activities since around 1850 and there was lots of equipment in various states of rust and disrepair and interesting building. For some reason, I find aging metal has the most beautiful colours. The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is in the process of restoring it. In the meantime it has just been reopened, things aren’t yet fenced off so it is the perfect time to have a look.
Paella at the Manly food and wine festival
Some wine, food and a moonrise.
Saturday brought a trip to Manly, first to have a look at the Food and Wine Festival, then to meet up with some friends from Span and off to North Head for the moonrise.
The perfect way to start the afternoon, with a wine or two…