Photo blog: out door concert

It was a pleasant surprise today while walking back to our car after lunch. I heard music coming out from the concourse, and decided to kaypo a bit. It's a performance by the Sydney wind symphony. Apart from the drummer lady, everyone is playing a wind instrument. 

We took a sit on one of the cushions they put down on the steps. It's so comfy and thoughtful of them to put the cushions out. It's rare to hear orchestra playing without any microphone amplify the sounds. Closing my eyes, the music was enough to makes me felt as if I'm at one of those European countries, walking through the historic buildings and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

This was all part of the Spring festival organized by the council.  =)

I hope they will have another performance next week, so I can just enjoy the music and have a picnic there. 

Kcan

Bush walk

Two weeks ago, after work on Saturday, Eric and I decided to go bush walking together. It was one of the last remaining warm Autumn, before the setting in of cold winter. So we decided to take the opportunity to exercise and get some Vit D from the dear sun before it becomes 'history' during winter. 

Here is me, all geared up with my walking boots and walking sticks from my China trip. Oh how I missed using the walking sticks! These are the cheap imitations you can easily get in HK night markets. BUT oh boy, they were SOOO useful for us during our climb in China. They are much heavier and thicker than the professional branded ones, but oh well, it serves its purpose and had battle scars all over it. =D

Oh, and that's my Tomato behind me. ^_^

So, our bush walk trek is nothing far away. It's right 2 mins away from our door step!  

Our first descend onto the trek welcomes us with this view.

The steps where we descended from.

Us happily taking selfie, not knowing the route ahead. Apparently, Eric had only travelled on this trek once before (back in his younger days), and it was not even the full length of it.

The first detour from the trek, was a path down to the secluded beach!

I was here!

So we head back onto the main trek and continue the journey further. Excitement awaits.....

We heard water tickling down somewhere... and we saw a mini-water fall!
This place would look so much spectacular after a heavy rain. (not sure if it will be safe to walk on though)

The path was rocky with boulders bigger than us. >_<

One needed to climb onto the rocks on all fours.

At some parts of the trek, we can see nice water views and the suburbs across the river.

There's this weird looking rock.

Lots of Australian native plants.

At one stage, the narrow trek was right next to this bard wire fence, along a very steep descend >_<

We also saw a big tree which had collapsed and was floating on the river surface.

In total, it took us a whole 2 hours to complete the whole trek and get back home. It was such a relief as we reach the main roads as my feet were wobbly from trying not to slip n fall from all the loose rocks on the trek. The bush walk was indeed an intense exercise option which was both Cardio and Stamina workout, with all the uphills n downhills and climbing up n down rock faces.

Along the way home on the main road, we met a young boy who was playing outside his home driveway. We asked him for some directions and he was so polite and helpful. This was something we have not seen for quite a while in Australia. (Don't get me wrong, not that all Aussies are rowdy, but I found that kids these days lack the manners, like in the older generations) What a blessing he must be to his family. And I bet his parents would be proud to have such a well mannered son like him. Hope he grows up to be a find young man too.

We were dead tired after that walk. haha.

kcan

Tracking boots

I was quite excited over the weekend, taking out the trekking boots that had been hung up on the shelf for a whole two years!

These boots had been with me through the snowy mountains of Huang Shan, cycling through the villages of Yang Suo, walking through the night markets and meanders through the rivers of Gui Lin.

Oh what a journey through China!

It was bought in hk during the clearance sale. I love how it had high ankle support and sturdy soles. If not for these, I would have sprained my ankles up there in the ulu mountains or fall on my butt from the slippery ice. Oh oh, and one more thing to mentioned, it is waterproof! It is really a must wear for rainy trips. =D

Will update on my latest trekking trip next. Stay tune!

Kcan

Temperature

Eric and I had started going out for afternoon walks recently in bid to help me with the depressive feelings being stayed at home and also to help walk off the tummy he had gain since our marriage. (hahaha)

It's a surprisingly nice walk around the neighbourhood. Many houses of various designs and streets where it looks like a complete rain-forest like. It was interesting to note that despite our wandering around without maps/GPS, we will always be able to get to the main street eventually. haha.

Think I caught a cold while exposed to the cold wind yesterday on the walk. Had a headache and temperature when preparing dinner. Thought I'll sleep it off, and it did! But when I was up preparing Eric for uni, the temperature seems to be rising again.

So, tell me, am I considered having a temperature when the readings from my left year is different to that of the right?
*shrugs*

Guess I shall get ready to head off for bible study when am I still feeling good.
Need to get some grocery too!

Better not be late.

kcan