Apothecary Shed

Sydney Museum of Contemporary Art

September 17, 2019

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A quick afternoon visit to the Sydney MCA was almost punctuated by a glass of wine on the top floor. Sadly we missed the order window by two minutes. Don’t dilly dally, order.

The video art (non-permanent) of Shaun Gladwell this visit was remarkable. It all invoked a dreamlike feeling.

Definitely take the time to visit the MCA when in Sydney.

MCA from the harbor

Sailing Sydney Harbor

September 17, 2019

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The only bummer was that the jib was in the shop. Without enough sail our huge Beneteau required a motor to move along. Nonetheless, the day was perfect as was the wind. Next time we’ll keel her over.

Eddie sails the boat

Sydney transport of the fancy variety

beer on the water

Under motor

The Secure Code Warrior crew

The lunch spread was delicious

mainsail

Sydney landmarks

Madou and chess

Madou goes to the opera

Aaron goes to the opera

Marina

Iconic view

Wentworth Falls Hike

September 16, 2019

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As it turns out, getting from Katoomba to Wentworth Falls in a taxi (all of 4 miles) costs more than a roundtrip train ride to Sydney. Brian and I had quite the adventure because when we arrived at the train station there were no luggage lockers. Ultimately a very nice hairdresser near the station said she would watch our bags while we did a quick morning hike.

So it was off on a 1 hour and 50 minute walk of around 3.5 miles with a 1000 foot elevation delta. Yes, we did some stairs, but not all of them this time. Once again, the weather was perfect.

We made the Sydney train with only 1 minute to wait before departure. Excellent “plan.”

Wentworth falls trail is cut directly into the cliff

Wentworth falls in the early morning

Upper pool

Katoomba Blue Mountains Hike (Australia)

September 15, 2019

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In about three hours, Brian and I hiked 6.3 miles covering an elevation delta of 1600 feet. We started at Lilianfells,took the Prince Henry trail over to the Furber Steps, went down the steps (with some great views of Katoomba Falls), hiked Federal pass to Honeymoon Lookout, doubled back through the Dardanelles Pass and then climbed up the 900 steps of the Giant Stairway to the Three Sisters. Finishing with the climb up the steps was interesting.