North Sydney

We went to Sydney for the weekend. The main reason was for Him Outdoors to run the Trailfest Sydney, so we didn't even go into the city, but stayed on the North East side exploring the trails and the beaches. It's a different aspect to the Sydney we usually visit, but another gorgeous aspect of this multi-faceted city.

Dee Why beach

Storm comes to Dee Why

Barrenjoey Lighthouse (yes, the one from Home and Away)

Palm Beach

Mona Vale Beach

Fishing at Mona Vale

White-bellied sea eagle

The Trailfest was 100 km over three days (split into approx two days of 40 km each and the final of 20). Him Outdoors won it. The terrain was fabulous through coastal forests and along cliff-top paths. I did a tiny bit of it with my camera.

Sustenance

Bookoccino Cafe on Avalon Beach

The Mill at Avalon Beach

First place in the first 100km stage race

Top Three

Lake George Wind Farm on the way home

National Arboretum

It was freezing cold and very windy when we went for a mountain bike ride around the National Arboretum. After battling the elements we admired the curious collection of bonsai. I must admit, I don't really get these miniature trees, but I appreciate they are an artform in themselves.



The timber floor feature in the visitor's centre



Nest III by Richard Moffat on top of Dairy Farmer's Hill