from the city: all the bright lights
On Sunday morning we drove over the Harbour Bridge and into the big city – Che’s first taste of urban fun. He knew there was a surprise in store but we didn’t mention the amount of surprises – just let it play out in the slow pace that you take when kids are involved.
Exciting times included:
- sleeping in an inner-city hotel
- adventures at the Australian Museum
- homemade picnic in Hyde Park (while listening to three brothers beat out Beatles tunes)
- chatting to every.single.person in every.single.elevator (we’re a friendly bunch)
- overwhelming wonder at the colour and chaos of the Chinese New Year Parade
- feeling oh so lucky when a performer from said parade gifted Che with a flashing smiley face badge
- late night swim in the rooftop pool
- watching late night fireworks from the rooftop pool
- the smoothest, most wonderful coffee.
- underwater fun at Oceanworld (while I attended an editorial meeting)
The experience was fabulous, albeit exhausting. Daniel summed it up when we got home: “What a relief, we didn’t lose anyone.”
Happy Year of the Water Dragon! Blessings of good fortune….from the river house
from the farm
from the mountain house
from the farm
from the mountain house
Photos by Daniel and I.
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Shoot. Serious skills going down here.
This look like an awesome quick trip away. I bet Che was so excited by it all x
wow…nice experience!
Gorgeous images! I was posting some pictures of Sydney today too. I love how you captured Chinese New Year. Stunning pictures. What an interesting insight into this exciting city!
How fun! I'm a dragon! Kellie xx
A good reminder to be a happy tourist in my own city from time to time. x
Oh Sydney I miss you! Beautiful weekend… happy times. And yes, coming home from an adventure is the best. x
Watching the fireworks from the rooftop pool must have been an awesome experience for your Che.
I vividly remember being taken in to central London by Mum & Dad on a few occasions and absolutely loved all the bright lights of the big city. I'm sure Che will have great memories of this weekend for a long time to come. x
i'm with tim. Hello beautiful photography!
Seriously … Is there any room in your family for one more? I am well behaved, have good maners and I am kind … Please!!
beautiful pictures. home is always wonderful to return to, isn't it? 🙂
What an exciting adventure! Your images capture it all so beautifully.
xo
That looks like it was amazing fun! Lucky Che! Gorgeous images!x
Looks like a great time was had in our beautiful city! There is so much to do isn't there!
hi. i've been reading your blog since just before poet was born…but i've never left a comment. since i recently created a blog, i thought i should say hello. you have such a beautiful family. 🙂
we love our trips to the city! Re-visiting our old haunts is so much fun with our little 3.5 year old – as is seeing the city through his eyes.
We just made a quick trip to a big city too! I am with Daniel, i'm surprised we didn't leave one behind we were so tired!
Beautiful images Jodi.x
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful city! I'm jealous of where you are… close enough AND far enough. x
What an adventure! He must have had a ball x
These are beautiful photos!
Staying in hotels is the BEST when you're a kid. Big bed, room service, views etc
Sounds like a great little getaway.
xx
What fun! I agree on the photos, and Che's expressions are wonderful, so contemplative. The calendar arrived today, thanks so much again. melx
Sounds like a great getaway, with lots of lovely surprises! xx
Fabulous photos – looks like you had an awesome time together 🙂
ha ha ha oh i love Daniel's comment. oooooohhhhhh what an absolutely amazing daytrip you guys had so cool.
Beautiful family memories! Happy Chinese New Year 🙂 xx
Such a gorgeous post. That photo of Che in front of the fountain is just stunning. Love his little face!
they look so like you! it's incredible really. and that silhouette image is so beautiful.