Category Archives: Sydney

Parramatta, NSW. Riding the Rails of Yesteryear

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Sconquest

Ye Olde Steam Tramway After my recent trip on the Southern Aurora, I wondered why I have such a fascination with trains. Beyond the fact that they are such marvellous examples of human ingenuity, trains are a tangible link to … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour, NSW. All Aboard ‘HMB Endeavour’ ****4 stars

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Sconquest

Australia Day: A Fine Days Sailing The ‘HMB Endeavour’ Replica was sailing from its mooring at the Australian National Maritime Museum for the Australia Day Celebrations in Sydney Harbour. We set off about 10am to watch the Ferry Race and join … Continue reading →

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Swane’s Nursery, NSW. Curiously, crumbly, scone cubes ***3 stars

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Sconquest

Springing into Action. After years of complacency, the decision was made whilst in the midst of a spring clean up to take advantage of the power tools at hand and clear out the gardens, once and for all. The devastation was speedy, … Continue reading →

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Sydney, NSW. Just a Little Winter Morning Magic.

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Sconquest

A Crystalized Dandelion A decidedly chilly 3°C and foggy this morning, but so crisp and clear. About sunrise, I spied a dandelion with it’s head covered in ice crystals. So delicate and perfect. Of course, I just had to take … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour, NSW. A Fabulous Bridge Walk with Great Scones****4stars

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Sconquest

The Many Faces of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I’m ashamed to admit that I have never walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge before. Starting at Central Station I caught the train to North Sydney which is only five minutes away. … Continue reading →

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Sydney, NSW. Back and Forwards on the Manly Ferry.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Sconquest

Touring Sydney with Seagulls      Always great walking through the Botanical Gardens but it was certainly very hot as I made my way from the Art Gallery, down to Circular Quay and the Manly Ferry, here’s a map.  Just … Continue reading →

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Art Gallery of NSW. Disappointing Scones ***3 stars

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Sconquest

Picasso – Sorry, Not My Cup of Tea. Go now so there’s no worry about crowds at the Art Gallery of NSW. When I arrived about 1.30 pm there were plenty of tickets available for any of the half hour … Continue reading →

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Bondi, NSW. Missed Sculpture By the Sea, Again!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Sconquest

 Oops! Can’t believe I’ve missed Sculpture by the Sea again! Even getting up before sunrise didn’t help yesterday. An early start would mean beating all the traffic and the heat. Not a problem today though as I was waylaid only … Continue reading →

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Camden, NSW. Camden Park House. ****4 stars.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sconquest

Scones and Roses at Camden Park. A perfect spring day in Camden for the annual Camden Park House Open Day.  John and Elizabeth Macarthur’s descendants still own the property and have lived there since 1835. It is still very much … Continue reading →

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Kirribilli, NSW. At Home with Julia & Quenton.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Sconquest

The Ferry Maybe E Phillips Fox’s painting is just a little fanciful, but today was a glorious day to catch the Ferry across Sydney Harbour to Kirribilli for the annual Open Day at Admiralty House and Kirribilli House. Admiralty House … Continue reading →

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