Ramblings of a retiree in France
Our last night in Australia was, for convenience, spent at a hotel in the International Terminal of Sydney Airport. This afforded my beloved a catch up with his Australian distributor while I enjoyed a final day in Sydney in Hyde Park and at the NSW Art Gallery.
I took the train from the airport to St James station and enjoyed the short stroll in the sunshine across Hyde Park. As I neared the gallery I noticed hoards – and I do mean hoards – of school children heading in the same direction. Luckily, they were split into smaller (and quieter) groups and escorted round the gallery by guides.
On entering the gallery I headed for the lower floors displaying Aboriginal Art making my way back up to ground level. The gallery is set on a hill overlooking where we stayed when we first arrived in Sydney all those weeks ago.
I was particularly interested to see the winners and main participants in the Archbald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes for contemporary living artists. Of course, I also had a pit stop in the cafe and bookshop!
On emerging from the gallery, I confess I did stray into the main shopping area for a spot of window shopping, and further refreshments, before heading back for dinner with my beloved.
We later boarded our overnight flight to Dubai. On red-eyes I tend to follow a similar routine. A glass of champagne, followed by sleep. I cover my eyes with my own sleep mask, plug in some soothing music, wrap myself in my cashmere shawl and affix my “DO NOT DISTURB” sign to my seat. Nine hours of blissful sleep later and I’m ready for a stroll around and a spot of breakfast before landing.
Hard to believe we’d shortly be back home. Like all holidays, this one passed in a flash. Our next trip to Australia, scheduled for 2021-22 will be much longer.
I really enjoyed your trip. Thanks for such good photos.
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I’ve still got a few more posts about the trip in the pipeline!
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how awesome that you next visit will be longer – and having already been there it will likely be just that much better as you know what you want to do – hmmm
and lovbed so much here – esp the art!
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Thank you for your kind words
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WOW. So many stunning view.
Nicely done.
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Thanks
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Safe travels. Thank you so much for sharing your journies. I really appreciate it. ❤❤
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Thanks Suzette
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Sydney will always have a special place in my heart. How divine is your first photo. It will be nice to catch up again when you return. Lyn
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It’s a date!
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Sydney is such a beautiful city that art gallery looks amazing! Thanks for sharing
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Pleasure!
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The images are gorgeous. The art was lovely. That’s the best way to fly, but I can’t ever sleep well on a plane or car. Sigh.
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Thanks and I can sleep anywhere!
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He-Man and both my children can too. I envy that in them and you!
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Thanks for taking us with you, safe journey home ❤️
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I still have a few more posts about Australia up my sleeve.
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Beautiful photos 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Anita
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Love that artwork! And how lucky you are to be able to sleep like that on a plane. Maybe I should try the champagne technique!
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I should confess that I can sleep anywhere. I have been known to nod off in boring meetings and at dinner parties!
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Another excellent postcard. I particularly like the art gallery photographs – not an easy subject to depict
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True, I have problems getting them straight. Not to mention other visitors getting in the way!
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Feels like I traveled with you.
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Good! That’s what I intended.
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That’s right
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Great views dear Sheree.
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Thanks
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Good pics 😊
Ciao from Italy Vicky 😊
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You have become an expert, dear Sheree ! You pics are just and just only wonderful !
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Thanks!
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This has been a great read and I l,love your images, fantastic blogging.
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Thank you Fergy, that’s most kind of you.
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