Boy Charlton pool

Almost time for the pool to open. Sept 1!

Newport Surfers

About to start the day with a surf.

Hyde Park War Memorial

The reflection pool on a sunny lunchtime - popular spot for a sandwich.

Horizon Building Reflection

Reflected off the William Street windows is the Horizon Building.

The Basque Club

In Darlinghurst is this Basque club - I am sure it has seen some good times.

Stairway to hell?

Nope only going up to Liverpool Street.

Underneath the Arches

Under Liverpoool Street in Darlinghurst are these arches.

Cricketer's Arms Hotel surry Hills

Also known as 'The Crix' near the S.C.G. this watering hole is out of the way. at 106 Fitzroy Street.

St David's Church Surry Hills

17 Arthur Street Surry Hills is this Church of England church (now hall) built in Victoria Gothic style.

The Reader's Digest Building Surry Hills

Built in 1967 address is 26-32 Waterloo Street, Surry Hills. Architect: John James.

RailCorp Millenium Train

Inside a Sydney train, unusually uncrowded. These trains were supposed to enter service in 2000, hence the name, but actually came into service on 1 July 2002. Double deck like all Sydney trains.

Bilgola Beach Cafe Bumbalino Cafe

This delightfully named cafe is located in the car park at Bilgola Beach. Take away or seating undercover. They do a wide range of dishes including my favorite Crispy bacon and Egg Roll.

Early Morning Jogger

In the early morning light, Newport.

Balaclava art around Sydney

This art is on Macquarie St. Plenty of these around the place, what do they mean?

Park above the Opera House

A nice place to relax at lunch. Historic trees. Here since Cook.

Richard Bourke's Statue

This fine statue is outside the Mitchell Library.General Sir Richard Bourke, (4 May 1777 – 12 August 1855), Irish-born Governor of New South Wales, 1831-1837. He encouraged the emancipation of convicts and helped bring forward the ending of transportation. In this, he faced strong opposition from the military/conservative establishment and its press. He approved a new settlement on the Yarra River, and named it Melbourne in honour of the current British Prime Minister. (Wiki)

Harbour Bridge Glimpse

Walking in the gardens towards the Tarpien Way.

Dresser for the Opera

Not a bad walk to work.

The Crystal City or The Emerald City?

An old photo of the chandelier from the Opera Verdi in Farm Cove. Here are the food prices.

Lake Burley Griffen

Canberra mist

Double Bay Sailing Club

Open for lunch and dinner.

Bilgola Pool

Still a bit fresh for swimming but crystal clean.

Sunrise Newport

A whale washed up on this beach last week.

Rowers in the mist

Emerging from the mist on Lake Burley Griffin are some ANU rowers.

The best coffee in Sydney?

Bilgola Beach Pool

A beach about 35 km north of Sydney, and a great swimming pool.

Dunbar House

Looks a good place for a coffee, Watson's Bay. One of Sydney's great ferry destinations.

Watsons Bay

Watsons Bay was named after Robert Watson (1756–1819), formerly of HMS Sirius, when he had to beach his three vessels at Camp Cove for many years because of their being potentially sold by the Provost Marshal. Watson was appointed harbour pilot and harbourmaster of the port of Sydney in 1811 and the first superintendent of Macquarie Lighthouse in 1816.

Overseas Passenger Terminal verandah

Number 68

The Swifts is a historic house in the Sydney suburb of Darling Point. The Australian Heritage Commission describe it as "...perhaps the grandest house remaining in Sydney". Swifts was designed by G.E.Morrell and built from 1876-1882 for the brewer, Robert Tooth. It was later acquired by Edmund Resch (another brewer, who left it to the Catholic Church when he died. It became the official residence of the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, but was sold in 1984. It sits in expansive grounds overlooking the harbour. It is now owned by the Moran family. Part of the CDP Theme Day for August - Numbers. click here.