Waking up

Slowly the streets and lanes in Leichhardt  are being transformed. Leaves, branches and blooms are bursting forth. 

Steadily gaining weight over the last six years up to 94 kilos at my heaviest. I feel like I have been in hibernation. As Australia stretches from its slumber so too do I awake. 

Yesterday marked the first day of a low carb diet. 

Spring has sprung


When living in a city it is easy to forget the passing of the seasons. Thankfully the distinct lack of vegetation in this picture is not the norm in Sydney. 

I cross Railway Square here every morning transferring from one bus to another. Today is special as Spring has sprung!

Palm bark


Detail of the bark of a huge palm tree in Petersham Park. 

The following words spring to mind when I gaze upon this image: riven; rough; fissured; cracked; and craggy.