Sunday Best

Sydney was host to three big cruise ships last weekend- the QE2, the QV and the slightly smaller Sea Princess.
It was too crowded to get very close to the famous old ladies but we were surprised on a family bush walk to see the rather surreal younger Princess steaming over to Darling Harbour. Sydney was in her Sunday Best- a fabulous day for picnics and walks.
I was very lucky to be there helping my 18 yr old settle into University, and managed to have a little R&R on Sunday.

Hiking on The Peak

The lovely cool brisk weather and a long string of public holidays made perfect timing for hiking in Hong Kong. We took the dogs up to Victoria Peak, about 2 1/2 steep kilometres, and had a lovely brunch at the Peak Lookout restaurant where dogs are actually welcomed with bones and water bowls.
We ate hot samosas and soup. Then we hiked 3 1/2 steep kilometres home- all down hill. We all slept well that night.

Golden Wall

We found this Wall of Gold in our supermarket which is decorated in red lanterns and boxes upon boxes of gold chocolates.
The Wall ran down the middle of the isle, boxes thick on both sides.
They are very more-ish, hazelnutty and bite-sized. Perfect for family gatherings and Chinese New Year.

Gong Xi Fat Choy!!

Chinese New Year has arrived with a bang and some very cold weather.
At school yesterday we celebrated with the High School up the road entertaining the Primary School with its very own Lion Dance.
It was noisy, colourful and fantastic fun!