Holiday stay by the beach

Nearly a week was spent at a Sydney beach suburb, minding my daughter's unit.

Marvelous sunrises, walks, and travel to other locations.

This is the lovely sight that greeted me on arriving to mind Sam's unit. 

Frangipanni just outside the balcony. 

Casual beachy shoes decorated by me. 

The view across to the next bay and Manly, the castle on the hill. 

People and seagulls. 

Happy pants and sandy toes. Still a remnant of wedding nail polish. 

Sam has very artistic dinnerware.

I find a quiet little beach at Fairlight and set up my beach mat for a cooling swim.

Sunrise at the local beach. 

The early start of the surf clubs on Australia Day. 

Dawn and gulls. 

Early birds, photographers, yoga enthusiasts, walkers, joggers, surfers and fishermen. 

Patriotism and cute cottages. 

Even ugly red brick walls look better with Frangipannis!

Always have to collect seaglass, and botanical specimens.  

My thank you card to Bec, who minded home, cat and chickens for me. 

The ferry leaves Manly for the city. 

Sydney Harbour is alive with boats of every description including Navy vessels. 

Striking a pose on the ferry into Circular Quay. 

Crowds all along the foreshore and Opera House. The stage set for the evening concert. 

Fabulous hair bow. 

Outside of the MCA.

Cheeky me, wandered into an area for kids to experience art activities. 

Left my artwork, so now can say I have my art in the Museum. Ha ha ha.

Wonderful tall ship and crew. 

Installation of old sandstone architectural pieces. 

Near Old Government House. 

Blink and they're gone, screaming loud fighter jets do a fly over the city. 

Synchronised yachts in formation. 

Bin chicken number 35. 

Love this sculpture that alludes to the colonial past. 

Know this girl well as I had to sketch her nearly 40 years years ago. 

Sam and I saw this installation in Melbourne a few years ago. 

To highlight the global plight of bees, this natural sculpture. 

Marvellous colouration on this water hen. 

Enjoying exotic colour in the gardens. 

So sweet the way people add flowers to this sculpture. 

At last a respite from endless walking on this day, the cafe at AGNSW. 

Delectable lemon meringue pie and juice. 

Each table alerts a problem with birds. 

This is why. 

Colour play in the gallery, on a light box. 

Thi fairy tale like piece has rich gold accents. 

I though the juxtaposition of the girl and the large art work interesting.