Diwali long weekend = another opportunity to explore the region around us. Our aim this year - and the next - is to visit as many South East Asian cities and historical sites as possible while we live here. So that's how we (Jeff and my old primary school mate Kate) found ourselves in Yogyakarta …
Sunrise at Marina Barrage
We took our e-scooters down to Gardens by the Bay early morning for a bit of exploration. There was a half marathon, which unfortunately blocked the main paths we wanted to take. Still, we had a pleasant time weaving our way through the lush walkways, enjoying the cool morning breeze on our skin, and the …
Fall has arrived
After what has seemed like an interminable but welcome summer, fall has arrived in Sydney. This week, the air has taken on a noticeable chill in the mornings when I head down to Lavender Bay to push off for our daily sunrise paddles. This year has flown by.
Easter Weekend on the Water
I take it as a compliment when people ask me what camera I use for my photos. After all, if they didn't like them, they wouldn't have bothered right? Still, there's more to picture taking than a state of the art camera. And this past week, I've had the opportunity to practice what I preach. …
Kayaking and Camping Weekend in Myall Lakes
So, a bunch of girl friends and I have decided to tackle the Murray River, beginning with a 404 km paddle over 5 days this November. We met through kayaking, and are all in love with kayaking, but to be sure, none of us have paddled remotely close to this length before. No time like …
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My happy place – floating on the Sydney Harbor
Our sunrise paddle customers always ask, do you get used to this view, seeing it every morning? Not at all. It's my happy place. Not gonna lie - it is difficult to get out of bed sometimes, to put on a cheery face and face the world. But without fail, as soon as I hit …
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Best Sunrise of 2018 to Date on the Sydney Harbor
We've not been able to go out on the water the past few days, no thanks to gusty winds of up to 45 km/h. While it was luxurious to be able to sleep in, it felt really sweet to be back out on the water this morning. And what a sunrise to be greeted with …
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A Christmas sunrise
We couldn't have asked for a lovelier sunrise on Christmas Eve. Great clouds led to a long and sustained orange sky. Such a peaceful way to greet the morning. After, Lisa, Jeff and I headed up to Manly for a Manly to Shelly swim. This time last year, we had just set as our 2017 …
Rainy Day Forecast = Chance for Magic
We got back to Sydney late Sunday night from a fun wedding weekend in Melbourne. A bit too much indulging, which is tiring business! So a potential sleep-in thanks to the lousy weather forecast didn't seem like a bad idea. But the weather has been playing up on us recently, so we decided to take …
Spring Paddling in Sydney Harbour
The weather is warming up, as we march towards summer here in Australia. And the sunrises have been getting earlier by the day - though that means that I don't have to rush to work after pack up. 😉 Here are some of my favorite shots, in no particular order, of our past few weeks …