Sydney - March 2023

 My house at Umina Beach is empty so I went up to do some work. Not sure what to do about these pebbles...

Then went for brunch in Umina...

One Friday night went for dinner at White & Wong's in the MLC Centre, then to see Rocky Horror.

One Saturday I went for a drive around Tuggerah Lake and stopped at Nobby's Head for a walk. Beautiful day...

The lake house is rented so I can't stay there. But I did the lawns while I was up there...

Perth - March 2023

Had to go to Perth for work. It's been about 10 years since I was last here. Quite a long flight (4.5 hours) in economy.

Arrived Sunday evening and caught an Uber to the Parmelia Hilton where I'm staying in the CBD.

Then caught an Uber to Fremantle and went to a rooftop bar at the National Hotel for dinner.

Then Uber back to the Hilton and bed. The city is completely dead at night.

Next morning went to Hay Street looking for breakfast.

The night found a rooftop bar...

Then a Japanese restuarant for dinner...

Worked in the office from Monday to Thursday. This is the view from our Reception...

On the Thursday I toured the Rio Tinto building where we will move our office to later in the year...

Friday I flew back to Sydney. Quicker flight than coming but with the three hour time difference, you lose about a day.

Melbourne - March 2023

Headed to Melbourne for work to meet the team. Decided to stay the weekend. The office is at 140 William Street. View from the kitchen...

On Friday night I met some ex-colleagues for a drink at a a bar near the office called Mitre Tavern. Really fun night...

After that, I walked to Chinatown for food..

Saturday morning on a quest for coffee. This one is Manchester Press...

Club Retro is right across from where I was staying in Lonsdale Street. I have fond memories from many yeas ago !

Saturday morning was a beautiful day. I walked the short distance to the National Gallery of Victoria.

Went in to see the Alexander McQueen exhibition...

Then headed for lunch at Hardware Lane which was right where I was staying...

That night, found a rooftop bar close to my hotel, called Blacksmith Bar & Grill...

Then on to a Japanese restaurant called Bincho Boss for dinner. The set menu was great...

After dinner I went for a walk and stumbled on another rooftop bar in Bourke Street.

Next morning had breakfast nearby...

That night I went to see a show called & Juliet which was really fun. Had a late feast at a Cambodian restaurant...

Back to Sydney the next day.