When we awoke after a good night's sleep at the Sofitel Darling Harbour we drew open the curtains ... and the city was still there, although blanketed under dull skies. We went off for a pleasant and socially distanced A La Carte breakfast at the hotel's restaurant - buffet options are still off the menu … Continue reading Still Selebrating Sydney
Musings on Retirement
Celebrating in Style – An Anniversary in Sydney
Monday 22nd February was our wedding anniversary, and we celebrated with a night at the Sofitel Darling Harbour in Sydney. We masked up and braved the train - our first journey on public transport for months - arriving to a warm welcome around 11am, where we ditched our bag and went off for a walk … Continue reading Celebrating in Style – An Anniversary in Sydney
A Short Stay in Canberra, A.C.T. Day 1
When we were invited to a lunch in Canberra I was initially reluctant, not so much because of the three hour drive each way, but more from COVID-19 concerns. But as days without community transmission became weeks, and both ACT and NSW governments relaxed restrictions, I too relaxed. In the end, Bill and I decided … Continue reading A Short Stay in Canberra, A.C.T. Day 1
The Reluctant Retiree 