Australia 2022

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December 2, 2022
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Day 1
Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11:40 AM
⛅ 4 °C
Altitude: 74 m
England Manchester Airport 53.362156, -2.25794253°21’44” N 2°15’29” W
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?
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Day 2
Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Hong Kong Hong Kong International 22.311874, 113.90079522°18’43” N 113°54’3” E
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.
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Day 3
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 62 m
Australia Waverton -33.835817, 151.20109533°50’9” S 151°12’4” E
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 very first time. Suzie tried on a few handmedowns sent by big sis, Jenny.Read more
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Day 4
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 87 m
Australia Quiberie Bay -33.825469, 151.201633°49’32” S 151°12’6” E
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. ❤️
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Day 5
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 83 m
Australia Neutral Harbour or Wurri-Birri -33.831223, 151.21045833°49’52” S 151°12’38” E
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.
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Day 6
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10:55 AM
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: 62 m
Australia Wallumetta Park -33.835811, 151.20109433°50’9” S 151°12’4” E
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.
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Day 8
Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Quiberie Park -33.844017, 151.2078533°50’38” S 151°12’28” E
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.
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Day 9
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8:00 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 85 m
Australia Doris Fitton Park -33.833018, 151.20822433°49’59” S 151°12’30” E
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 picked up some maps from Stanton Library of North Sydney Walks to fill up our days and time going forward.Read more
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Day 10
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 9:30 AM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 18 m
Australia Hopkins Park -33.848976, 151.2117233°50’56” S 151°12’42” E
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 baby sitting so Suzie and Brian could go meet friends in St Leonards Park at The Greens.Read more
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Day 11
Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Olympic Park -33.850561, 151.21262233°51’2” S 151°12’45” E
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.
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Day 12
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Sydney Harbour Bridge -33.852589, 151.21068633°51’9” S 151°12’38” E
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 The Botanical Gardens. On the way back a cool beer for me and an orange juice for Monica at The Australian pub before taking a trip up the bridge pylon to enjoy the views from the top and learn a little more about the landmark. Then round to Suzie, Brian and Elsie's for a lamb dinner.Read more
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Day 13
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Manly Wharf -33.799602, 151.28528533°47’59” S 151°17’7” E
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 up our hamper. Manly Beach, Shelly Beach, Little Manly and The Four Pines Pub.Read more
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Day 14
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 11:30 AM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Australia Barry Island Reserve -33.839615, 151.1888333°50’23” S 151°11’20” E
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.
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Day 14
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 37 m
Australia Milsons Point Railway Station -33.847288, 151.2138433°50’50” S 151°12’50” E
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.
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Day 15
Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:30 PM
☀️ 17 °C
Altitude: 62 m
Australia Wallumetta Park -33.835799, 151.201133°50’9” S 151°12’4” E
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.
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Day 16
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 8:00 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 83 m
Australia Neutral Harbour or Wurri-Birri -33.831052, 151.21034633°49’52” S 151°12’37” E
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.
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Day 20
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 66 m
Australia Wallumetta Park -33.83562, 151.20112733°50’8” S 151°12’4” E
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.
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Day 22
Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 68 m
Australia Judith Ambler Reserve -33.823413, 151.21184333°49’24” S 151°12’43” E
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 the true history of these North Sydney Walks has been built over and now just looking at very recent history some of which has also disappeared already.Read more
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Day 23
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM
☀️ 28 °C
Altitude: 3 m
Australia Olympic Park -33.849824, 151.21158133°50’59” S 151°12’42” E
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 of refreshment stops at The Rag and Fammish and The North Sydney Hotel. We later joined the Allen Tams for dinner, a Mexican Prawn dish.Read more
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Day 24
Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 62 m
Australia Wallumetta Park -33.835804, 151.2009833°50’9” S 151°12’4” E
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 opening presents it was lovely to be joined by Nathan and Sarita. Shortly after they arrived we all shared a delicious table of food prepared by Brian and Suzie with additional delights brought in by Nathan and Sarita. Ham, Chicken, Prawns and Hong Kong Salad along with more traditional things like sprouts and pigs in blankets. Lychees the size of which had never been seen before, at least by us and a home made pavlova perfect sweetners to end the meal. Before leaving we raised a glass of Clare's Kumquat brandy in an emotional toast to her memory. 🥂Read more
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Day 25
Monday, December 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 6 m
Australia Great Sirius Cove -33.837855, 151.23214433°50’16” S 151°13’56” E
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 Quay before doing the Comic Walk to Lavender Bay and then back to Ridge St after some refreshment at The Commadore. In the evening it was leftovers on homemade flatbread at 27a. Delicious!Read more
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Day 25
Monday, December 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Art Barton Park -33.84464, 151.20912233°50’41” S 151°12’33” E
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. There are mini sculptures along the route and it celebrates Australian comics history. We didn't find all the sculptures but hoped to return to do so before we came back to the UK. Alas that will have to be next trip now.Read more
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Day 26
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Australia Martin Place -33.864385, 151.20083333°51’52” S 151°12’3” E
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 around Barangaroo. After returning on the ferry we walked to Suzie and Brian's for a brief hello goodbye and in the process bludged some sweet supper of them.Read more
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Day 27
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 51 m
Australia West Pymble Village Green -33.765472, 151.12339133°45’56” S 151°7’24” E
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 to get us back to Waverton and an end of walk beer at Bar Quattro before enjoying dinner at Brian and Suzie's. A meatball salad!Read more
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Day 28
Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM
☁️ 22 °C
Altitude: 110 m
Australia Kenneth Slessor Park -33.797987, 151.18077733°47’53” S 151°10’51” E
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. 🙃
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