Sydney sign in yellow

Yep this is Sydney in case you had forgotton, in front of the convict designed St James Supreme Court.

Hanging out the washing

Martin Place this morning getting ready for a promotion for Kit and Ace. "Canadian technical cashmere experts Kit and Ace continue their pursuit for Australian domination with a new store opening in the heart of Sydney in Martin Place, which will be the brand’s first international tailor shop in the country. The 360 square metre retail space will offer more of the same classic tailoring and technical details Kit and Ace have become known for, but will feature a Technical Atelier, a workshop for up-and-coming local designers. Part tailor shop, part design lab, the Technical Atelier is a hub of innovation where Designers in Residence capture fresh trends and local input to create new styles."

Knitted doric column

The Art Gallery is getting in on the knitting fad. What next - the Harbour Bridge?

View from airport lounge

Waiting at the airport with those iconic red tails. Still the safest - thanks Rain Man.

Dog driving truck.

Outside Roses cafe in Goulburn. Yep.

Yackandandah Street Parade

I love Yack, down here for the annual music festival. They kick off with a street parade, this year's theme - circus.

Queen in harbour

The Queen Elizabeth moored at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Bound for Yorkey's Knob, then Rabaul, Cebu and Hong Kong. Friends were sailing.

Hunt for Red February

Submarine in Sydney Harbour, don't know which one - as it does not have markings. Australia has a Collins-class fleet. Looking to buy some new ones for about 1 billion each.

Eucalyptus Grandis

This tree can grow to be the tallest tree in the state. (85m). It is in my front yard and it needs a haircut. Some limbs are widowmakers. Who are your going to call ... tree loppers.

Chinese New Year Sydney 2016

Martin Place is setting up for the start of the celebrations tonight. Kung he fat choy.

Room with a view

Lighthouse keepers cottage Barrenjoey lighthouse.

The big sheep

This is one of the many 'Big' things that country towns erect to attract visitors. This ram is at Goulburn about 2 hours drive south of Sydney. Australia used to rely on wool exports, it was said 'we rode on the sheep's back'.

Morning mass at St Marys

Morning mass today, the christmas trees placed in rows created a fresh smell.

P&O Ships in the harbour

The Pacific Pearl, Pacific Jewel and Pacific Dawn escorted new sister ships Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria into Sydney Harbour today. Here are three with the HMAS Canberra docked at Wooloomooloo.

Industrial Court NSW

The Industrial Relations Commission at 47 Bridge St. This is the Macquarie St side. The NSW Industrial Relations Commission is the court which hears matters relating to the workplace. Lovely old court, sold to developers for another hotel above it.

Picnikers at Hanging Rock

Look closely at these picnic people - notice anything strange? Hanging Rock is not in Sydney, but about 10 hours South. Worth a visit. It is a bit spooky.

Wine country

At Pokolbin, in the Hunter region north of Sydney.

Beehive building Newcastle

The beehive building off Hunter St in Newcastle.

Kangaroos and Hot Air Balloon

Early morning in the Hunter Valley, about 2 hours drive north of Sydney.

Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge

The mighty Hawkesbury River is north of Sydney, it defines the northern boundary. This rail bridge was opened in 1946, replacing an earlier structure.