Two weeks before Christmas and the decorations in the streets are making it all look very pretty at night. Sydney streets are looking pretty festive in a lot of areas. People are always drawn to the city through their work, through end of year get togethers, and by the lure of QVB decorations, Laser light shows around the CBD, dressed up statues in the city, Martin Place and the Christmas tree there, buskers and carolers. So it is all happening! And after Christmas there is the massive build up to New Year in Sydney, and the secrecy around the key feature at the NYE Fireworks. The weather around Dec/Jan can be very dramatic with sun/rain and wind combining forces to put on a great show. And sun and heat, to add mention. There are a few events that I am looking forward to. Tonight is the AGNSW Christmas party. I am a volunteer. My job is usually to sell raffle tickets (hard work in itself) but I also can eat and drink there. Next Saturday I will be joining the Sydney Sketch Club members to sketch around the city with a focus on Christmas. Two days later we are going to the Australian Ballet's production of "The Nut Cracker" and that will serve to make us feel Christmassy in Sydney.
