At the end of May we jumped
on a plane, and headed down to Sydney
for a couple of days. The main reason being Justin was exhibiting in the Head
On Photo Festival. (Note One) But,
lets face it, it does not take much for me to go on a holiday/mini getaway.
Justin flew down earlier in
the week to set up his exhibition, normally flying solo with Jarvis doesn't
bother me at all...however, a few days before we were to leave Jarvis was
diagnosed as having pneumonia. And I was starting to feel like something the
cat spat out, so knew I was heading down the same path.
But, my baby flew like the
experienced traveller he is, and travelled like a angel, on the plane and on
the two trains to our Airbnb location.
Our first day in Sydney, Justin organised to go to Taronga Zoo. (Note
Two) Zoos always give me mixed emotions, I love seeing the animals, but
hate seeing them trapped into artificial spaces.
That night, we all caught the
train to Justin's exhibition. I was so proud of Justin and his amazing work on
display. Plus, it was also good to discover other artists.
The following morning, all we
had time for was a scrumptious mid-morning snack, and a play in the park, and then it
was time to do the reverse trip home.
As you can tell by the portrait Justin
took of me, at the train station on the way to the airport, the flu had well
and truly smacked me around. Also because I was sick, I made Justin feel sorry for me and forced him to do a couples selfie, which he hates with a passion.
Holly Molly, I have never
struggled on a flight so much. With high temps and a face that felt so
compacted, I am surprised the airport security did not stop me and drug test me.
Lucky for me, Tamika always
does the airport runs, and picked us up and transited me home and to the
comfort of my bed.
Note One: The Head On
Photo Awards represent a global selection of the best work from emerging and
established photographers across four categories; Portrait, Landscape, Mobile and Student.
Head On Photo
Festival, one of the world's most prestigious photo festivals is calling for
photographers to submit work to the Head On Photo Awards 2017.
Note Two: Taronga Zoo
is the city zoo of Sydney , New
South Wales , Australia
and is located on the shores of Sydney
Harbour in the suburb of
Mosman. It was officially opened on 7 October 1916.