Departing Manchester.
2 december 2022, 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
3 december 2022, 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.
4 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 veryLäs mer
Baby Clinic Visit
5 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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
6 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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.
7 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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
9 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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
10 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 pickedLäs mer
Mooching down to Luna Park
11 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 babyLäs mer
Milson Point & Lavender Bay
12 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 .
13 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 TheLäs mer
Mooching Manly Memories & Cheese Pick Up
14 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 upLäs mer
Berry Island Reserve Walkabout
15 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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
15 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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
16 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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
17 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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.
21 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 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
23 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLäs mer
Ridge St, Lavender, Luna, Milsons
24 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofLäs mer
Christmas Day at 27a Bay Rd
25 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 openingLäs mer
Retracing Old Footsteps to Mossman.
26 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 QuayLäs mer
Comic Walk
26 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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.Läs mer
Darling Harbour & Barangaroo
27 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 aroundLäs mer
Lane Cove Walk
28 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 toLäs mer
Chatswood - All Lost In The Supermarket
29 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
A slow day so a trip to Chatswood to try and pick up some presents .....not a great success. 🙃