City2Surf 12 August 2012

12 August 2012, Natasha and I took part in the 42nd City2Surf

http://fairfax.tiktok.biz/city2surf/2012/82509

Politicians

The cartoon below sums up Australian politics (all democratically elected ones).

Source: Sydney Morning Herald - 4th July 2012

Majura Pines - MTB Ride - Canberra

I took my cycling gear down to Canberra in the last week of June. I borrowed a bike from a  colleague, and went riding at Majura Pines - in Canberra.

My cleats did not engage with the pedals on this bike, as Crank Brother pedals cleats do not fit Shimano pedals.

About to start the ride

Riding a hard tail, with cleat that do not engage was tiring work especially when one is not fit. Majura Pines consists of 30 kms of single track and fire trail.

Sunrise over Gordon

On Friday 22 June, I needed to drive to a hotel near Sydney Airport. This is the sunrise that greeted me while waiting for the lights to change.

Kingsley Steakhouse - Canberra

Found these funny cartoons in the Men's toilet at Kingsley's

The caption reads: "Suddenly Frank realised that this wasn't the family photo album."

The caption reads: "Worst strip show I have ever seen".

Images captured using an iPhone 3.

Mother's Day 13 May - The Boat House. Pittwater

Mother's Day Breakfast at the Boat House, Pittwater.

 Warmer outside in the sun between 8 and 9 am. Wind made it chilly sitting outside. The Boat House, is a popular eatery on the Pittwater.

 The two girls - with Coffee & Tea

 View of The Boat House from the Jetty

 Loose Tea, Tea Pot with Hot water, and Milk - delivered to your table. The tea pot is made out of cast iron.

 Poached Eggs, Bacon, Tomatoes, and Sourdough bread

Sunset and Moonrise - Palm Beach

Sunset over The Pittwater, Palm Beach - all photo's using iPhone 4.

Moonrise over Palm Beach - looking East over the Pacific.

Manly on Saturday's

Every Saturday morning, Natasha and I go to Manly, to do some exercise and have breakfast together at one of the many eateries adjacent to the beach.

Today, 28 April, we hired a bodyboard and wetsuit (it was cooler out than in the water). Pictures below were take after her body boarding session. Photo's captured using the iPhone.

Flying Foxes

Sydney has a large population of Flying Foxes.  A large colony roost in the Botanical Gardens.

Queanbeyan Bird Photographs

 Gulah's baby been fed

Cuckatoo gang!!

18th Birthday Party

Natasha opted for a low key Birthday celebration at a Sydney Restaurant called 'The Chophouse'.

Natasha and Mike

Spider Webs

Photographs of Spider webs in our garden in Sydney.

Bateman's Bay

On our way back to Sydney we took the long route home via Bateman's Bay.

Trip to Canberra - January 2012 Visit to National Art Gallery

In January 2012, Natasha and I drove down to Canberra from Sydney.

Natasha driving down to Canberra.

National Art Gallery of Australia.