World Youth Day 2008
Monti & I attended the walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge with the pilgrims celebrating WYD08 in Sydney. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/wyd08 World Youth Day (or in short 'WYD') was initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1986. It is celebrated on a diocesan level annually, and at a week-long international level every two to three years at different locations. The international level →
Watsons Bay
Jenn & I spent a lovely afternoon at Watsons Bay via the Sydney Ferry service. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/daytrips/watsonsbay Watsons Bay sits on the end of the South Head peninsula and takes its name from the sheltered bay and anchorage on its western side, in Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour). It provides spectacular views across the harbour to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Gap →
Gibson SG Guitar
I've bought another electric guitar! This time I've gone with an original Gibson SG Voodoo axe. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/toys/gibsonsg
Sydney Aquarium
Today Jenn & I visited the Sydney Aquarium. It was the perfect day for it as it was a miserable, rainy day outside. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/landmarks/sydaqua Sydney Aquarium is a public aquarium located in the city of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the eastern (city) side of Darling Harbour to the north of the Pyrmont Bridge. The aquarium contains →
Anzac Bridge Walk
Today I walked over Anzac Bridge, around Black Wattle Bay, past the Sydney Fish Markets and back home. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/landmarks/anzacbridge The ANZAC Bridge spanning Johnstons Bay is one of Sydney's outstanding landmarks. Opened in December 1995, at a cost of $170 million, it provides a key link between Sydney City and the suburbs to the west. Via the City West Link →
Circular Quay to Lavender Bay Walk
I completed this walk today with Kelli, Carly, Tamara & James from work. This walk starts at the Rocks end of Circular Quay. After enjoying a freshly cooked corn cob, we set on our way ascending the stairs to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The path over the Bridges is about 1.5 kilometres to Milsons Point train station and the cafes of →
Sydney Harbour Photography
I spent the evening over at Kirribilli on the shores of Sydney Harbour trying my hand at sunset photography using my digital SLR camera and tripod. I also attempted taking different exposed photos to later combine as High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos. Very interesting results as can be seen in the gallery shots below. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/landmarks/harbour
Opera Bar
The occasion - Tamara's 30th birthday The location - Opera Bar, Circular Quay With spectacular and uninterrupted views, Opera Bar boasts the most enviable position in Sydney. Located on the lower concourse level of the Sydney Opera House, Opera Bar offers unrivalled views of the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and all the wonders of the city skyline. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/nightout/operabar
Manly to North Head Coastal Walk
On Sunday morning, Kelli, Carly and I walked the Manly to North Head coastal walk. It all started with Kelli & I catching a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly. This was followed by an 8km round trip to North Head. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/daytrips/northhead
Bavarian Bier Cafe
Another Friday "business lunch" ... This occasion was to farewell Howard who is undertaking a six month temporary posting to Accor IT New Zealand. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/nightout/bbc2
Paintball
The Accor IT team organised a full day of paintball adventure out at Rouse Hill in Sydney. We all had so much fun and were able to share war stories and bruises for the next few weeks! Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/daytrips/pb08
Toga Party
Kyle from work threw a spectacular toga party tonight in celebration of her birthday. I had heap of fun with my new digital SLR camera, flash and tripod. Photos - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/nightout/toga08
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
Jason and I spent a few hours this morning walking the Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach coastal walk. This is Sydney's best known coastal walk and for good reason. It's a stunning path that hugs the clifftops and beaches all the way to Coogee. There are cafes or kiosks at every beach, lifeguards to look out for you in the surf →
Australia Day
I spent this Australia Day down at The Rocks and Darling Harbour in Sydney. I watched Something for Kate play a free hour long concert and then watched a spectacular display of boats and fireworks at Darling Harbour. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/aussieday08
The Adventure Continues
After a great break over the Christmas/New Year period, it's now back to work. This year is gearing up to be even more intense than the last so who knows where I'll end up. In the back of my mind is the idea of moving back to Cairns as a base mid-year and continue my same role within Accor IT. See what →
Blue Mountains
I've visited the Blue Mountains twice now yet still have so much left to see. I've stopped at Katoomba to see the Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, the Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary and Orphan Rock. At Scenic World I experienced the world's steepest railway, the Skyway, Cableway and rainforest walkway. At Blackheath, I visited Govetts Leap (named after a daring bushranger), →
Happy New Year
Welcome to the new year! I was very lucky to spend New Year's Eve in Sydney watching the world famous fireworks on Sydney Harbour and they surely didn't disappoint. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/sydney/nye07