Sydney's New Year fireworks have many vantage points. We choose Milsons Point on the opposite side of the water from the Opera House and near Harbour Bridge. Plans made, I walk the city on the eve of the New Year. I circle the harbour. Early afternoon, it was quieter than I thought it would be. … Continue reading A New Year Set in Sydney
New year
Welcome to Sydney
We descend through the clouds... Water is everywhere. Out of my window I see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. A small CBD by air; the city sprawls out around. Touching down, we taxi, passing water by the runway, the first near a runway so far in Australia. Appreciatively collected at the airport, our path … Continue reading Welcome to Sydney
As The Days Count Down…
As the days count down to the end of 2013, it is time for a bit of idle reflection and some forward thinking to the year ahead. I have learnt a lot this year - new languages, of others countries and cultures, a lot more about Australia, the difference in accent between Australians and New … Continue reading As The Days Count Down…
A Bit of an Aussie Christmas
Deciding I couldn't be overly productive jobhunting between Christmas and New Year I hopped across Australia to visit my relatives in Brisbane. When I got to Brisbane last year, I found it pretty hot. This year, not quite as hot as I remember, perhaps I am just beginning to get accustomed to this weather... :-). … Continue reading A Bit of an Aussie Christmas
Welcoming in 2013
Saw in the new year with friends of the family, watching the Sydney fireworks on the telly then had a swim in the pool at 00.15. Gorgeous! The Australian number made its first call with a nice chat to Momma and Poppa Wilson!!! Not remotely near to celebrating the bells. Good chat and company saw … Continue reading Welcoming in 2013
Scottish Footprints 