APRIL 2023 : CANBERRA /SYDNEY : a few entertaining days

 Autumn has arrived in Canberra. Our most beautiful time of the year.

Dahlia season

Another happy dinner with our apartment neighbours.

A catch-up at the Arboretum with Meg and Garry, former Canberra residents, good friends from the 1970s.

After a 4 hour drive to Sydney we had a sleep-over with our Newport family

Dinner at the Newport Arms

Busy sports’ morning, starting at 7.30am

We were delighted to see Harriet scoring 15 goals in her netball game and Mitch moving up a level at swimming.

A Hen’s Lunch in Sydney

For Ashleigh, our nephew’s fiancé

Bridesmaids extraordinaire 

In contrast …the aunties…

(Sex in the City meets My Big, fat Greek wedding!)

Back in Canberra I had my first performance with my new choir, Rhythm Syndicate

Our annual dinner to celebrate the life of our dear friend, Irene, who died three years ago.

Lunch at the Kingston Foreshore with Sydney friends, Julie and Ron.

A surprise visit from my brother for Good Friday service and lunch

M&M

MARCH 2023 : CANBERRA : Manuka Pool fundraiser

The last weekend of the summer swimming season for our local pool, where I swim daily. A 5 minute walk from our apartment.

To celebrate the end of the season we had a 24 hour fundraiser for child mental health, Laps for Life.

I had the 2pm time slot and swam 66 laps (30 metre pool) = 2 kms in my best time of 45 mins.

Perfect conditions on a 30o day.

70 not out!!

M

MARCH 2023 : CANBERRA : Enlighten festival

Canberra Festival 2023

Enlighten festivities in the Parliamentary triangle

Exotic creatures

A beautiful summer evening with our grandchildren

Early morning out to see the balloon festival - sadly no take-offs today due to unfavourable conditions but still a spectacular sight.

Day 2 - success!

M&M

MARCH 2023 : SNOWY MOUNTAINS, NSW : a weekend hiking

Another walking weekend staying at our brother and sister-in-law’s lodge in Jindabyne.

Pasta for dinner

Quite a culinary crew



Dead Horse Gap Walk

10 decided to go up the chairlift and walk down the mountain track -13kms - 5 hours

4 walked the whole round trip in excellent time - 4 hours

24o - slight breeze - dry track

Beautiful conditions

Wildflowers

Welcome drinks at the Alpine pub to celebrate and recuperate afterwards

Asian feast and entertainment for our final meal

Music, games, poetry and stories

Good company

M&M