Ah, these gorgeous autumn mornings – wonderful light and invigorating breezes. Yesterday we had breakfast beach-side, and later rode our retro bikes down to Scarborough. All that oxygenated blood supply made a glass of sauv blanc even more enjoyable at cocktail hour, which extends from roughly 6-9pm.
Archive for the ‘Travelogue’ Category
Autumn Days
May 17th, 2010 by TracyGreens Pool in the Sun
March 9th, 2010 by Tracy
Is there a more spectacular place to swim? I doubt it (although the water can be rather fresh!) – just ask my sister – she swims there every week whatever the vagaries of the weather.
Snorkelling and swimming with my nephews on the long weekend was great.
Albany
March 9th, 2010 by Tracy
I took a quick trip to Denmark to spend time with the family on the long weekend – a welcome respite from the thundery, sweltering Perth weather… a snappy breeze and even a touch of rain in Albany! Try the rose and almond friands at the new Liberté at the London Hotel. And a Cointreau, peut-être.
Sydney 2
August 17th, 2009 by Tracy
Everyone’s favourite photo op: the Sydney Opera House.
The man in the top photo is laying brand-spanking-new Purple carpet.
The man in the bottom photo is Paul – not yodelling, but taking a photo.
Sydney Trip
June 30th, 2009 by Tracy
Just returned from our R+R break in Sydney: 5 days and about 500 kms walking! One day we hiked from our hotel in the CBD to Woollahra and back – in teeming rain! We also covered Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Newtown (don’t ask) and even Parramatta Rd one day (Deus ex Machina the highlight there). Not to mention the Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Sydney, cocktails at the Café Sydney on top of Customs House, an Opera House tour and a ferry trip to Manly. See that cool place Nookie? It must be the smallest coffee joint in the world – the barista works in a room the size of a cupboard.
When it wasn’t raining, I would grab a few snaps along the way – great architectural details, cool type and bits of urban art everywhere. We were delighted to discover Calder’s stabile sculpture in front of Seidler’s Australia Square building (see above).
Now it’s back to the reality of not having room service at our disposal! And where’s my turndown service and pillow mint?
Bunker Bay
April 3rd, 2009 by Tracy
Last week we ran away to Bunker Bay for a night. We were treated to a spectacular sunrise over the cape on Friday morning. And treated ourselves to a couple of nice bots of Sauv Blanc too!
Bavaria in Mandurah
April 2nd, 2009 by Tracy
We detoured thru Mandurah to shoot the ‘Castle Fun Park with Bavarian Castle and Miniature Village’ before it’s demolished (there’s a planning notice out front).
A bit of a sad derelict place. But maybe Princess Barbie could move in for a while.
