Spring has sprung

yardinspring 114 640x323 Spring has sprungBryce’s arrival in early October was perfect timing. Gone were the cold nights and frosty mornings – we were opening up the windows and bi-folds to enjoy the warmer temperatures and cool breezes. So was our garden.

This winter was, by all accounts, an unusually cold winter. Our neighbour counted 21 frosty mornings this year (at one point 5 consecutive days!), compared to 6 the year prior. While cozy when sitting by the fire, it’s not ideal for the garden. But with that said, our plants did surprisingly well considering the requirements for a tropical garden. The casualties can be counted on just one hand.

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Showdown

tarongazoo 184 Showdown

She won. It wasn’t even close.

It was feeding time at the Taronga Zoo, and the pride was very active – coming right up to the glass and staring us down. Could they see us? I’m not sure, but it sure as hell made me feel uncomfortable.

Full moon over Sydney

moon 102 Full moon over SydneyThe moon was quite spectacular recently, rising slowly through the trees at Stonecutters Ridge.

Darling Harbour Boats

sydneycity 30 Darling Harbour Boats

“Wealth is a tool of freedom, but the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery.”

- Frank Herbert

A terrible Sydney view

Sunday around Sydney 123 A terrible Sydney viewThe warm evenings are a thing of the past here as winter approaches, and it’s barely even light when you leave the office. But somehow, even when the weather is crap, Sydney still has a way of putting on a show.