I’m drawn to the noble nobbles protruding from the trunk of this tree. We pass it on our circumnavigation of Petersham Park, Sydney, Australia.
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Container living
It’s perhaps destiny that these shipping containers form the backdrop to Ikea in Tempe, Sydney, Australia. Since moving to our new neighbourhood we have spent a reasonable amount of time and money in this store. The red oak Colorbond steel fence surrounding our back yard resemble the containers.
Exploring our new neighbourhood
Haberfield, Sydney, Australia, home to fine examples of Federation (turn of 20th century) architecture.
Tropicanna Gold
This yellow Canna Lily is flourishing in our courtyard garden in Sydney, Australia.
Floral fireworks
Glorious gum flowers, Sydney, Australia.
2014 in a loaf
My experiences of making sour dough bread this year reflects my life. At times flat and stodgy, sometimes perky, overall there has been solid progress.
This loaf is the last I shall bake in 2014, it has the best texture so far. I hope that you will join me in raising a slice (toasted if you wish) to the good and bad outcomes of one year and the hope and potential of another.
All the best for 2015,
Robert, Sydney, Australia.
Village green
Most of the suburbs in Sydney have an oval surrounded by a park. It is a focal point for cricket matches in the Summer and Australian Rules Football (AFL) games during the Winter months. They remind me of village greens.
The above is in Petersham Park, sadly threatened by plans to build the West Connex motorway.
PLU
I have baked this mini Christmas cake to celebrate my connection with you. Even though I won’t have the opportunity to see or speak to you today, I would like to wish you peace, love and understanding (PLU).
Robert x
The cake recipe:
http://www.food.com/recipe/mini-christmas-cakes-105332
I used: half the sugar; brandy instead of rum; and added 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Using large paper cases in large muffin tins make 18 cakes.
Glimpse of a realm
Is it a trick of the light?
Wishful thinking?
Or a glimpse of an unseen realm?
I like to think this green man or tree spirit allowed me to see him in Petersham Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Late Spring
Early evening, late Spring
Distant city, lush green
Peace and quiet, birds sing
Randwick Racecourse, dew sheen
Trees a plenty, Sydney
Australia, for me
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