TOURIST TUESDAY: SYDNEY HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL 2017

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.

Sydney, it was short and sweet, next time lets make it longer.

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.

TOURIST TUESDAY: SYDNEY PART SIX

This is my final post on Sydney, with some images of our B&B we stayed at. Brickfield Hill is a small, friendly guesthouse in Sydney's historic Surry Hills.

It took under 20 minutes by taxi from the airport to get there, which was great after travelling on a plane with a toddler. Crown Street, Oxford Street, Chinatown and Darling Harbour are all within easy walking distance, and so too are Sydney Harbour and the Opera House which can be reached by  travelling past historic buildings and through some of Sydney's most beautiful parks and botanic gardens. We prefer to walk, but if walking is not your thing, then the trains and buses are easily accessible to this lovely B&B.

Brickfield Hill is a four-storey terrace house built in the 1880's. When the depression hit in the 1890's much of inner Sydney, particularly Surry Hills, fell on hard times. Surry Hill was slow to get a revival, but it now hosts a diverse mix of post-war immigrants, students, city workers and families, and it has become one of Sydney's most appealing suburbs.  

Bar for almost needing a step ladder to get up on our bed, we loved everything about this place. Plus, we were also lucky enough to have the whole guesthouse to ourselves during our stay. So took complete advantage of it to take many a photo.

The Bedrooms do not come with a sleeping baby.

Nor do they come with a sexy half naked man.

The Lavender room normally looks like this.

View from the back of the terrace house.

 Sitting Room

Dining Room

This image was taken by Justin.

Just so it is clear, this is not a sponsored post, I am writing this because we got amazing and friendly service, coupled with a great B&B