Dust Storm

Sydney was blanketed by the dust this morning and as the wind blow to the north east, the blue sky came back to normal this afternoon.

This picture is from Sydney Morning Herald by Luke Johnston
Before and after


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Beautiful Sunday

Took advantage of beautiful weather and the last weekend before the daylight saving ending next Sunday, we decided to have a ferry ride to the city. We took 10 o'clock ferry and it was so packed. It wasn't surprise me because the weather was so lovely and the cheap ticket they offer every Sunday for the family. Family Funday Sunday, is $2.50 per person with under 4 years old is free with full paid adult, and that is included train, bus, ferry and some private bus as well. So for us, it cost $10.00, what a fantastic value.

Peek-a boo

The beautiful Sydney Opera House

Sydney Harbour Bridge


Fifty five minutes later, after all the excitement on board, we arrived at Circular Quay and walked around the area, where Sydney Opera House just a very short stroll away. I can't let the beautiful view of Sydney Harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge pass without I capture it with my camera. So there I was, very busy took so much pictures while the boys were running around happily just being in the big city.

After walked around the opera house, we all felt so hungry. We took the bus to China Town, and had lunch at the food court there. We had three different dish. The boys shared nice noodle soup with some dumplings and meatballs, Steven ordered yummy chillie chicken with some vegetables served with rice, and I couldn't resist home-cooked style Indonesian food. Yummy....

Then we walked to Darling Harbour where the nice playground with sandpit is. Ari and Jamie just loved being there. They had so much fun digging and play in the sand. We were there for nearly two hours. It was so relaxing when the boys played nicely together.
Playground at Darling Harbour




Before we took the ferry back home, we bought ourselves nice ice cream. It was a nice thing to finish the beautiful Sunday.

Sizzling Sydney

For the last 4 days, Sydney's western suburb has been reaching 40+ degrees. Its feel very uncomfortable and all I want to do is staying at home in the nice air conditioned room. Some people try to cool down by going to the swimming pool or the beach. Mall with the air condition is another option too. Ice cream becomes a daily treat now in my house.

2 days in a row, we went to the local swimming pool. It felt so good and fresh while we were in the water. Once we got out of the water, the hot breeze hit us immediately. It's very unpleasant.

All the outdoor sport activities being cancelled despite the fear that children will feel unwell and dehydrated. About 60 bushfires burning around NSW and many more down in Victoria. The fire figthters have been working very hard to control the fire but sometimes it's too hard, especially with very the gusty wind.

Hopefully all this will end soon (for temporary) as the weather forecast for next week shows between 24-29 degrees with possible showers. What a relieve....