Wednesday, May 30, 2012

What is a "vivid" city?

Sydney is like many cities with a calendar of diverse cultural activities to keep us entertained. 

Right now we are in the midst of "Vivid Sydney" - apparently the largest celebration of light, music and ideas in the Southern hemisphere!

The city wasn't looking particularly vivid yesterday as it rained off and on and all looked a bit grey - but according to media reports last Friday night "tens of thousands" of "enthralled" viewers lined the harbour foreshore to look at the "lighting of the sails" of the Sydney Opera House and other projections around the city. These were some photos that were taken - you can see more on the Vivid Sydney website.






Do other cities have events like this - or is it just a Sydney thing?

What do you think being a Vivid city means?

I am off to have a look. . .

Sunday, May 27, 2012

My beach


Sunday afternoon. 3pm. 
Sun's out, a slight chill in the air, a gentle breeze- its autumn in Sydney.  
Needed some fresh air so headed down the hill to our local harbour beach, Balmoral.


Can you believe it is just  a 20 minute drive from Sydney city?


Just me and the seagulls.



Maybe this is why?



Unfortunately, it's always a steep walk home!

Menopause- something to laugh about!

Last night a girlfriend and I went to Menopause the Musical in Concert .  Four women of a certain age singing hits from the 60s, 70s and 80's- telling their tales of "the Change". Mostly women in the audience of course plus a few brave men.  Lots of laughter!


Saturday, May 26, 2012

Hello

I have a confession to make. I have been dabbling on the fringe of blogworld for sometime - without fully committing. I started a blog a while ago - but it's been twelve months now since my last post.   I have spent a lot of time reading other peoples blogs and I do have a number that I read regularly.  Sharon Santoni from My French Country Home  (one of my favourites) had a post yesterday about people like me -"anonymous". I felt so guilty I have decided to stop thinking about it and try again.    I have learnt in the last 12 months that comments and feedback make it all worthwhile.  And I've seen how much everyone enjoys other peoples stories.

I've reworked my blog so that I can write from both sides of the world.  It will be about my two special places, and others I visit. It will be about enjoying food and wine, ageing gracefully with a smile, and the pleasures of home, travel and friendship.

I hope you'll join me on the journey.