Hilltop view: the Hawkesbury River

The view from the top of the hill at Pearl Beach is a stunner, especially on a calm clear day like the one this photo was taken. The clouds reflect in the water and you can see all the way up the Hawkesbury River. To the top left is Palm Beach, the northernmost tip of Sydney city.

It takes less than half an hour to travel by ferry across the water but an hour and a half (at least) by car.

MCA through new eyes

MCA 4th Floor Cafe

The Museum of Contemporary Art on Circular Quay in Sydney has hit a sweet spot. Since they abolished entry fees they have gone from strength to strength, adding a whole new wing in recent years.

I drop in often but until last week I had never ventured into their 4th floor cafe.

I was astonished at the view - it has to be one of the best public viewing platforms in Sydney, looking out over the opera house and harbour.



A statue of a child with ancient fish head sits overlooking the harbour. It is a definite 'must visit' on a trip to Sydney.

Tasman's view

Tasman likes to sit on the top of the chair-back looking out at the view. Time passes and Tasman looks. More time passes and Tasman looks some more. Views are like that. So are cats.