Winterlights

In July the Parramatta walking mall is turned into a winter wonderland complete with fairy lights in the trees and an outdoor ice rink. Just a small section, but you walk through a real piece of northern hemisphere winter delight.
I have spent 2 winters in LA and one in England, where the streets are so beautifully set up with lights and colour to combat the dreary cold.  This is just a taste, it sooths my wander lusting heart.

Winterfest Parramatta Park

 

Winterfest in Parramatta Park

Despite the relentless drizzling rain and knee deep mud, Winterfest was in full swing.  I never thought I would see live jousting, it was very cool.

A very interesting insight to a sub-culture hidden within mundane suburban life.  I love these quirky groups that dress up and meet regularly to share common interests.  From 9-5 weekday to the weekend Tournaments, Chivalry and expertly honed Blacksmith skills.

Don't you go out in the rain

It’s been raining all week so I'm posting an image of my trip across our beautiful harbour to the zoo on ANZAC Day to cheer things up.

Since the onset of Autumn I have been wishing for cold weather so I could break out my many coats and boots.  Now I wish for just one sunny day and open toed shoes. 

My Pretty Kitty

My so very pretty kitty.



Let me introduce Tiger, she is my intrepid Calico. Someone once complained that they name was boring, well she was named that when she was born by someone I admire, so it stays. 
I am an avid cat lover (insert crazy cat lady), but I like to think I’m fairly adjusted in my fascination.

How I love Paris!

How I love Paris!
Drinking coffee on the footpath and the Seine River

Notre Dame Cathedral

The view the gargoyles have of beautiful Paris

Paris

The travel bug caught me again, the world is a wonderful place!