Departing Manchester.
December 2, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
' Leaving on a jet plane'. Off to meet Elsie for the first time, her Mum and Dad and who knows who Elsie?
Hong Kong Transit Arriving Aus
December 3, 2022 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Masks on and a tipple to drink setting off from HK now there's a conundrum. Arrived safely in Australia cases dumped in hotel then a wind down pint in the Rag and Fammish.
Suzie, Brian and ....... Elsie's Place.
December 4, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
First visit to Suzie, Brian & Elsie's place for breakfast pastries, lunch dumplings and dinner lasagne, yes we stayed all day. This visit was also of course to be introduced to Elsie for the veryRead more
Baby Clinic Visit
December 5, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
A trip to Crows Nest for Elsie's Baby Clinic visit, Mother, Daughter and Granddaughter stepping out for their first stroll together. ❤️
Mooching Around
December 6, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Mooching around St Leonards Park and Brennan Park, Waverton before meeting Nathan back at Suzie and Brian's where we had dinner.
Meeting Brian's Dad and Sharon.
December 7, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Our first meeting with Brian's dad Max and his partner Sharon was Lunch at 27a were we shared chicken salad flatbread wraps.
Lavender Bay to Coal Loader
December 9, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A walk around North Sydney took us down to Lavender Bay then we walked over to Brian and Suzie's via The Coal Loader where we had a spot of lunch.
Parkrun Day
December 10, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Today started with North Sydney Parkrun at St Leonards Park just five minutes from our apartment followed by a wholesome breakfast at Venn cafe. On our way back to showering at the apartment we pickedRead more
Mooching down to Luna Park
December 11, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
A walk down to Luna Park whilst Monica and Suzie went to church then a trip to Chatswood with Suzie where we picked up sushi take away for lunch at 27 Bay Rd. In the afternoon a little more babyRead more
Milson Point & Lavender Bay
December 12, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After spending time with Suzie and Elsie we did our first walk of ten planned around North Sydney and of course every walk ends with a beer.
Walk to Mrs Macqaurie's Chair & Back .
December 13, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A walk of nearly eleven miles to Mrs Macquarie's Chair from North Sydney and back again. Walking across the Harbour Bridge taking in The Rocks a delicious almond croissant, and a wander around TheRead more
Mooching Manly Memories & Cheese Pick Up
December 14, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A trip to Manly to pick up a cheese hamper gifted to us by Suzie and Brian. Taking the train into Wynard and then onto Manly on the ferry. Revisiting one or two places around Manly before picking upRead more
Berry Island Reserve Walkabout
December 15, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A stroll down Bay Rd and through a couple of the shoreline reserves taking in the views accompanied by Kookaburra laughter whilst discovering Aboriginal art and more recent history.
Kirribilli. North Sydney Walk 2 of 10
December 15, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Evening walk around Kirribilli finishing of with a Pinot Noir and Arancini share plate. The bridge from yet another angle.
Slow Day & Takeaway @ 27a
December 16, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
After a couple of decent walking days took a slow day just hanging about and hanging out later on with a delicious takeaway at Suzie and Brian's.
North Sydney Parkrun #2
December 17, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Back at St Leonards Park for another Parkrun. A little cooler this week and North Sydney PBs for us both. 🏃♀️🏃 Followed by a delicious bacon and egg muffin from the nearby Saturday Market.
Takeaway Pizza Day Plus.
December 21, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
This footprint covers first piano lesson, takeaway pizzas from Quattro in Waverton, stepping out with Elsie a couple of times and steak night at The Union.
Cammeray : North Sydney Walk 3 of 10
December 23, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
A walk around the 'historic' sites of Cammeray this morning finishing off back near Ridge Street, dropping in to The North Sydney Hotel for some well earned refreshment. Starting to think most of theRead more
Ridge St, Lavender, Luna, Milsons
December 24, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A Christmas Eve stroll down to Lavender Bay before side stepping Luna Park Sledgehammer ride and then catching up with Santa on the waterfront. Our route back to Ridge Street taking in a couple ofRead more
Christmas Day at 27a Bay Rd
December 25, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Wonderful to spend Christmas Day 2022 with Suzie, Brian and Elsie.
Christmas in Australia so refreshing for us without the 'Overkill' it gets in the UK. After Christmas Day greetings and openingRead more
Retracing Old Footsteps to Mossman.
December 26, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A walk through Neutral Bay to Cremone reserve and then on to Mossman Ferry terminal saw us retracing steps from a previous trip to Australia. We then caught the ferry to Milson Point via Central QuayRead more
Comic Walk
December 26, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
On Boxing Day once again we found ourselves meandering around Lavender Bay and stumbling across The Comic Walk. The Comic Walk or Peter Kingston Walkway runs beside Lavender Bay to Milsons Point.Read more
Darling Harbour & Barangaroo
December 27, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Setting off on the ferry from McMahons point we alighted at Barangaroo for a good walk around Darling Harbour and after a meat feast from a Brazilian themed restaurant continued our walk aroundRead more
Lane Cove Walk
December 28, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The Allen-Tam family dropped us at 72 Woolagong Crescent for the start of our bush walk along the side of Lane Cove River. Not Monica's favourite day but timings of public transport were perfect toRead more
Chatswood - All Lost In The Supermarket
December 29, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
A slow day so a trip to Chatswood to try and pick up some presents .....not a great success. 🙃