Today we went to Manly, a
beachside town perched out on its own small peninsula bound by Sydney Harbour,
the Sydney Harbour National Park and the Pacific Ocean. It’s a popular place but too crowded and
Bournemouth like for my taste with numerous cafes, shops and promenades. It was absolutely packed on this public
holiday as people gathered to enjoy the annual Jazz by the Ocean Festival.
Paul and I managed to find a
couple of plastic crates to sit on as we sat underneath the pine trees (Norfolk
Island pine trees are symbolic of Manly) and listened to the music. The smell of the pine trees was intoxicating
(my bottle of ginger beer was alcohol free).
I marvelled at the skill of the junior high school bands, they were
superb. At the end of each piece Buddy showed his appreciation by barking.
Tomorrow the kids are back at
work so Paul, Buddy and I can take it easy again.
News from Lumberjack: Chestnuts are falling, nothing else.
ReplyDeleteStill no rain then?
DeleteYes we had quite a lot over about 5 hours. Cepes maybe for the 10th.
DeleteSarah barefoot on the grass, that's not fair! I have started to wear socks/stockings; it is getting chilly here. You have a lovely family.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria xx
It's very warm here when the sun comes out but blustery today.
DeleteDogs can't clap their 'hands'.
ReplyDeleteGinger Beer - I have never known it to be anything else other than alcohol free ?
ReplyDeleteDammit, that's where I've been going wrong all these years.
DeleteI suppose 'our' sunshine is slowly but surely leaving is and popping in to see you down there. All I can say is lucky you as the nights get a bit chilly here.
DeleteIt will be a shock when we come back at the end of December to grey, damp days and cold. But for now it's great!
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