Some of the joys of living here in Sydney are the parks and gardens around the city. Hyde Park is beautiful, but I have a sneaking suspicion that there are less trees there than previously. A bit of a cull, not sure though. Maybe I'm getting taller and can see more sky! I love my litle day trips. It used to be by train... not so much these days as the Hills bus gets you right in the heart of the city at a very low cost. They seem to run every 20-30 minutes. When the girls were young and at school, I used to go to the city and meet Bryce for lunch. We often would go to Dimocks to the cafe on the mezzanine level. Then rush back in time to pick them up from school. Nowdays my trips are maybe more leisurely. Bus in. Coffee somewhere. Wander through QVB and maybe some of the other arcades. Some photos. Some sketches. Perhaps a trip to the AGNSW. Usually I walk throuth Sydney Hospital (love that building) and then through the Domain. Most times I'm in the city, I make a mental note... next time I'm here I'll..... (... so I'll be back!)