Snapshots of Sydney

Here's a quick overview of our trip to Sydney. In no particular order we relaxed, had a dabble at the Casino, visited the QVB Building, explored downtown Sydney's shops, shopped at the Sunday Market at The Rocks, walked from Bondi to Bronte, following the 'Sculptures by the Sea' trail, had coffee with Sally, caught a ferry to Manly and had lunch with Jenny & Mark, checked out the Fish Market (twice), wandered up and down Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay, had pleasant coffees in interesting places, browsed around Paddy's Market, walked round the waterfront wharves, including Walsh Bay, to Circular Quay; and, to top everything off, went to Billy Elliot at the Capitol Theatre, followed by a meal in Chinatown. Loved it all.

All too soon we were home again and back at work.

Roll on the next trip. Can't come quick enough ...!!!

From Turangi with Love...

Random photos (mostly) from Turangi when Gayle & Carla were visiting recently:

Cherry trees along Taupahi Road
Looking downriver

Peace, Brother! (not in Turangi, obviously)

The mountain, the river, the bush. Home away from home!

Kowhai over the river. Tui. You just know it's spring....!!!!

Gayle & Carla & the cherry blossom

The Whanau at Tokaanu Wharf

Mt Ngaruahoe, NZ's Fuji-san

Mt Ruapehu, looking particularly inviting! Good skiing this year!