Thanks to Sydney workers.

No, not uncollected garbage piling up Naples-style!

I am always very impressed at the way Sydney City Council handles major events. We arrived at Circular Quay, the epicentre of New Years Eve celebrations at about 9:15am the next morning. The streets were already lookign pristine - cleared of garbage, which was neatly stacked awaiting collection. Workers were taking down barriers and portaloos.

It's a testament to the organisation, but more especially the workers who toil behind the scenes to make these things happen. When people whinge about taxpayers' money "going up in smoke" (whilst often enjoying the spectacle) I want to remind them that it's the worker bees we pay who make it happen for their enjoyment!

Circular Quay

Coming in to Circular Quay on a shiny New Years Day

Sydney Harbour summer morning

9:13 am on New Years Day (daylight saving time, so really 8:13), and the sun was already very hot. Aaaah, summer!

Bridge and ferry

Sydney Ferries

Ferry from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay

Leaving Cockatoo Island, New Years Day

Reflections on change

January 1st - a time to reflect on changes which have taken place during the past year, and things you might like to change in the coming year.

As individuals, there are things we can change, and others we can't. We can make deliberate and conscious choices. I chose to eat less and lose weight and feel healthier.

As humanity,there's a whole lot we need to change. Seems there was a collective failure of will at Copenhagen. Let's see if we can do better in 2010. Individual effort may make individuals feel good about themselves, but it's not going to be enough to save the boat we're all in together!

(the pic is a changed image of me in the rockpool at Little Bay)

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