golden water mouth

 

 

at the eastern end of Chinatown in Sydney stands a dead tree sculpture called 'Golden Water Mouth.' It's said to bring good luck to the chinese community. We passed it on our way to Market City.

double decker

After several personally difficult weeks, it felt good to get away to Sydney for a few days to take a breather. Miss 7 and I kept ourselves busy with sightseeing and shopping. The best part of our trip was the double decker tours around Sydney and Bondi which we did over 2 consecutive days. There's nothing quite like riding on the top deck, facing into the wind, to make a person feel truly alive.

been places

The last 2 weeks (being the final school holiday break before Term 4 school) were filled with going places. First off, Misses 16, 5 and I travelled to Sydney. The photo above is of the view most days from our hotel room. This didn't matter much as we were out most of the time.

Then next we took a family trip to our bach on the Coromandel coast for some well deserved down time.
Despite the sometimes wintery weather we enjoyed lovely cosy nights, card games and lots of laughter. It was a good chance for the older 2 children to relax before final exams. Although I've been places for a couple of weeks, it is nice to settle back into a routine again.

sydney in spring

I love Sydney. I love the sights, sounds and smells of the city. I'm looking forward to being in Sydney during the spring with my 2 daughters. It's a surprise trip for our older daughter who is turning sweet 16 in a couple of months. So I'm imagining that we'll be doing lots and lots of shopping. Let the countdown begin!