The benefits of retirement

It's still hot in Sydney

Summer is having its last hurrah, but the pool is deserted in the middle of the day...just a few conscientious lappers come and go. It's heavenly.

Into the woods

We walked home through the local park tonight. Football training was underway under the lights. It cast a glow through the avenue of oaks.

Why? Market Street

After the theatre

Ferries at dusk

Romance

Sunset reflection

1 boat, 2 boats, 3 boats. Circular Quay

Jet boating preparation

From Circular Quay Station tonight

Leichhardt Fire Station

Harbour Bridge and Luna Park at dusk

Wharf Theatre, Walsh bay

Go to a performance of Sydney Theatre Company at the Wharf Theatre at Walsh Bay, stroll along to the bar and restaurant at the end, and here's the view.

Terrific adaptive re-use of historic finger wharves.

Shark Beach, Nielsen Park

One last look at this beautiful beach on Sydney Harbour

The net

Nielsen Park's beach may be called Shark Beach, but there's no need to worry about having a swim - it's netted during the summer months. Th floor of the enclosure. e bottom of the net sits on the sandy

Nielsen Park Cafe and Restaurant.

The cafe/ restaurant at Nielsen Park dates from 1914.

The verandah is a particularly pleasant spot to sip coffee, and watch dolphins travelling up the harbour.

Inside there's a lovely dining area as well.

Website here.

Floating

This woman was having the best time floating around in the swimming enclosure at Nielsen Park.

Nielsen Park - looking west

Another view from the water at the swimming enclosure at Shark Beach, Nielsen Park, Vaucluse

View from the water, Nielsen Park

Floating, looking back at the cafe/restaurant at Nielsen Park.