City to North Shore

Harbour view

This walk is the easiest I have done so far. The City walk started with a journey across Harbour bridge with a beautiful view of the harbour. We trekked up to the north side of the harbour taking in views from Luna Park, Lavender Bay, McMahons' Point, Sawmillers Reserve and Balls Head.

The group

We finished at Waverton Bowling Club for lunch and had a game of bowls (outdoor); the club had  an overlooking view of the harbour at Berrys Bay.

Underneath the harbour.

Evening was an awesome Luna Park amusement with sisters(not blood relatives), ferry ride to Darling Harbour followed by Chinese dinner. 

What an Awesome Day !

View from Luna Park, Anzac bridge in distance

Dawn

Orange clouds

Sydney NSW Australia, Distance 7 kms.  Grade  Easy. 

Challenge Hike

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Yet another great hike, however, it was not a stroll. It was a challenge hike and Yes, I made it.Yay! I patted myself. Fantastic coastal scenery along the clifftops of the Royal National Park. 

We witnessed wildflowers in full bloom. A spectacular time of the year to go hiking since they bloom this time a year and only last two weeks (we were told). What we were not aware of was about the crawlers. It was so close and was huge. I jumped up high, grabbed the snake and rolled with it on the ground. No, I am kidding; it almost had me though. That was my first ever encounter. Glad, when I heard the team leader say, 'it wont hurt you'. 

We started our hike with a  Ferry ride to Bundeena. This walk was for experienced hikers only and was a very long walk, there were no 'out' points, and we needed to set a good pace all day.  Awesome day for a hike like this. Enjoyed the coastal walk and color-Blue all the way.

Royal National Park-NSW-Australia Distance: 28kms. Grade: Very Hard. 

Breaking Sunrise

Twinkle-Crecent

The twinkles

I am not an early bird. I managed to take few pictures in a Threshold  of consciousness. I dont know if I was half asleep or half awake. Early morning crescent moon with breaking sunrise; star twinkling right above the crescent moon.The view was spectacular. I couldnt stay awake for long though. (From the bedroom, once again.)

everything about it.

strokes

Breaking Sunrise with Twinkling Crescent - From the bedroom again. NSW, Australia

Cliff and Colors

Watsons Bay, NSW, Australia

The ferry trip across the harbour for a picturesque walk to the Gap (a beautiful cliff line). Awesome view of the harbour and city from top of the cliff. Lovely day with lovely people; thoroughly enjoyed.

Orange Harbour Bridge

My First Snow

 Perisher Blue NSW Australia

I wish these skiing board sleds came with hand brakes.

From the bedroom

I could get used to this, wake up early in the morning to see the beautiful morning-mane.

18th Biennale Sydney

This was my favourite, knotted cotton flairs.

Held every two years (didnt know until today), the Biennale of Sydney is Australia's largest contemporary visual arts event, showcasing from around the world. Although, I missed my meet up group, somehow I managed to get onto 'Titanic' and hence, the photos of Cookatoo Island and the surrounds.

We make two.

The Iconic

Harbour view

Artificial fog

Open wind chimes

Boat making

Wind Chimes

Cookatoo Island Tour NSW Australia

Carlo Pool Uloola Falls

Tangled

This walk took us to the Karloo Pool and Uloola Falls within the Royal National Park and some aboriginal rock engravings. An easy to medium, undulating, hike, out and back route of just 10km.

Uloola Falls

Wattle

Wattle

Carlo Pool

Carlo Pool

Uloola Falls

Uloola Falls

Uloola Falls

Feathers

Heathcote NSW Australia

The North Walk

Lotus 1

Not as difficult compared to the one I did a week before this 'Grand Canyon' at 975 metres. Mostly bush-track and service track, with much sandstone and loose rock to contend with. The rough terrain made it a bit hard to walk.  We crossed over several ridges, couple with good views. Jerusalem Bay, a picturesque area. Distance: 13.4 km.

Lotus 2

Lotus 3

Lotus 4

Cake in the bush

Jump 1

Jump 2

Jump 3

Slyvia's given a hand.

Hawkesbury

Great North Walk (GNW)- Cowan to Brooklyn, Hawkesbury