Walk from Manly Beach to Fairlight

A great walk. Tarred walkways. Paradise for joggers and dog walkers. Views of the Heads and ferries at Manly Wharf. A secluded beach. Skin diving. A swimming pool constantly being filled by splashing sea water. Please scroll down for some pictures. June 2022.

Immaculate walkways
Two crews rowing
A bench that has heard millions of confidences
Looking towards Manly Wharf
Fairlight beach
The Fairlight sea water pool

The Big Manly to Sydney Ferry

The big ferry joins the team of smaller ferries on the weekend.

Below is a picture of the big ferry.

Photo John Bartels 4 June 2022

Visiting Sydney’s famous Royal Botanical Gardens – scroll down to see pictures.

We visited the Gardens a few days ago. Spent about an hour there. It immediately became obvious that the Gardens offer visitors a lifetime of joy. The joy of learning about the countless labelled trees and flowers The joy of just looking at the beauty. The lush green lawns. The ever present bird life. And all this a stone’s throw from the equally famous Sydney Opera House. Here are some pictures. Believe me, pictures are fun but are no substitute for a personal visit. go there! Enjoy.

View from the Gardens.
A cockatiel says: “Welcome!
Cockatiel AGM
The Opera House
One of many lawns
A bench with a wonderful view
A mighty fig tree
Peeping through the railings at the New South Wales Governor’s House
The Governor’s lawns
Ibls
Giant bees
Bird sipping running water
A mighty bee!
Wow!
A glimpse of the City
Ibis
The well cared for beautiful Gardens reflect the Community’s respect for this great Australian heritage

A magic combination in beautiful Manly, Sydney, Australia

In the picture: the bay, the dusk skyline, the ferry, a plane (dot of light), the sunset and the moon. A lucky picture! Enjoy.

Photo: John Bartels

Stunningly beautiful necklaces

I bet you know a girl or woman who would look even more beautiful wearing one of these beautiful necklaces. Scroll down for three pictures and a closeup picture. What superb workmanship. A pleasure just to look at and admire. Pictures taken in Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, Australia.

Queen Victoria Building Shopping Mall in Sydney – Scroll down for slideshow.

The QVB is a magnificent shopping mall in Sydney, Australia. It is several stories high. There are just under 190 shops/ boutiques all luxuriously appointed. There are many places to eat. A huge clock hangs in the mall. A separate blog is coming about this amazing clock. Here are some pictures taken in the QBD. Don’t miss it if you go to Sydney. I assure you: Seeing is believing. Enjoy.

Shark up close and personal

Where did I take this picture of a live shark and survive?

Picture: John Bartels

I took the picture standing in an underwater tunnel in Sydney’s wonderful Aquarium!

Luna Park, Sydney’s world famous “Fun Fair” Picture and video below

We visited the amazing Sydney amusement park today. It is on the edge of Sydney Harbour almost below the Sydney Harbour Bridge. What a funfair! Rides galore. Dodgem cars. Rotating swings. There is also a Ferris wheel. Lots of food. From the fair ground there are stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the mighty bridge. There is underground parking. Also, the ferry stops right at the entrance to the park. It is must for kids of all ages. See picture and.video below.

Photo: John Bartels

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