Vivid Sydney is on again and once again it is a spectacular display of lights and fun.
Read moreComo Bridge Walk
Around Sydney there are a number of short urban walks. One such walk is the rail trail over the Como Bridge from Como to Oatley.
The walk is a train lover’s dream. The walk runs parallel to the train line for about 1.5km, and the views of the Georges River make for a very idyllic setting.
Below are some photos of the walk that I took this morning, I even scored a wave from the driver of a coal train.
Adventures in Tāmaki Makaurau and the Waitakere Ranges
I have recently returned from a visit to Auckland. While I was there I went on a few planned – and a few unplanned – adventures. The photos below are from tramping at Fairy Falls in the Waitakere Ranges, visiting Piha Beach, tramping above Mercer Bay also in the Waitakeres, visiting Karekare Beach, walking around One Tree Hill, visiting friends in Albany, and going to Western Springs Speedway.
Read morePhotos: T20 Australia vs India
Last night I went with a group of mates to the T20 Cricket International between Australia and India at ANZ Stadium Olympic Park.
The event was really fun and there was a carnival like atmosphere there. The game itself was great, despite India being very much off form. Below are a few photos from the night.
Photos: Australia Day 2012 Sydney
Today is Australia Day. Despite the heavy rain this morning I went down to the harbour to see some of the events. The highlight of the day (for the second year in a row) was the display by the Australian Defence Forces.
Read moreSydney Symphony in the Domain 2012
Last night I went to Symphony in the Domain with a group of friends from uni.
The quality of the concert was exceptional. There were a number of violin and saxophone solos and the orchestra overall sounded superb.
Most of the music performed was not very well known. But the rendition of The Blue Danube Waltz was brilliant, and the traditional final piece Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture rounded out a very good evening.
Below is a video of the last three minutes of the 1812 Overture with the full fireworks and cannon display.
A day at Garie Beach, Royal National Park
I spent today with mates at Garie Beach. It was a stunning day and we spent it swimming, chatting, eating, and hill climbing.
Read moreHappy 2012 – Fireworks from Barangaroo, Sydney
I spent New Year’s Eve with a group of friends at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour. As we waited for midnight we ate, chatted, danced, and had a great time ending one year and bringing in the next.
The video below shows the countdown to midnight, and still photos show the rest of the evening.
Read moreGoals for 2012
In no particular order:
- Learn German
- Summit Mt Kosciusko
- Be more generous
- Keep my house cleaner
- Spend more time on non-computer aided activities
Memoirs of 2011
Unlike 2010 I spent a lot less time travelling, however, this was made up by attending a lot more events, activities and hiking around Sydney:
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