Shrouded

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The Blue Mountains, and the Katoomba area is a beautiful destination, regardless of the time of year and the weather. When we visited last, we could barely see across Jamison Valley, but it made the trip to the local cafe and chocolatier that much more enjoyable.

Showdown

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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.

A Cold morning

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Frozen Tundra. Frost covers the golf course.

Western Sydney gets its fair share of cold morning, and regardless of whether you’re a cold weather fan or not, the accompanying frost makes for great views. We woke up this morning to what I believe was the coldest morning of the year thus far, and our coldest since moving in at Stonecutters Ridge.

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Taronga Zoo

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The view from Taronga Zoo

In the true spirit of Mothers Day, we did what every mother would want to do – spend time with the family. So, we went the zoo! We tried to not act like monkeys, or squawk like the local birdlife but for some of us, it was just a little too much. It was a beautiful fall day – crystal clear skies and warm enough to keep us there until closing. I’ve been to a number of zoos across the world, and while Taronga Zoo might not have the most amazing collection of animals or the most stunning of enclosures, it has a view that is unmatched.

Be sure to check out the photo gallery of the Taronga Zoo for additional pictures (external link).