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Byron Bay light house

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Constructed of prefabricated concrete blocks in 1901, the Cape Byron Lighthouse stands on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland and is Australia’s most easterly lighthouse. It is built in the James Barnet style, by his successor, Charles Harding. James Barnet, the New South Wales colonial architect, was renown for his towers having large ornate crowns and are easily distinguished.

A great banquet was arranged for the opening in 1901 and many dignitaries, including the NSW Premier of the day John See, were invited.  However due to adverse weather conditions the premiers ship was delayed by till the following day and the banquet was held without him.  The opening by the Premier took place a day late on the Sunday. It is interesting to note that Cape Byron was named by Captain Cook after John Byron, grandfather of the famous poet.

–http://www.byronbaylighthouse.com/

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A bit of sailing

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After trips to all corners of NSW during the year, this weekend we accepted most welcome invitation to join Sean on his sail across the Sydney harbour to discover waters and places you cannot see from the ferry.

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Trip took us about 4 hours of easy and relaxed cruising from The Old Cremorne Sailing club and back.  We shared the waters with lots of other sailors enjoying first hot Sunday of this early summer and other club members on their race to Manly
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Sailing such a big boat for the first time was like learning how to walk again.  You need to pay attention and think about every move you do,  how are you going to do it, why are you going to do it and what’s going to happen, because some moves workes opposite than you used to.
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Mild hot wind and slow waves let us learn the basics how to sail. And by sailing in my case I mean sitting at the back of the boat, chatting about lots and lots of topics and enjoying the weather.
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Once again, thank you Sean for a refreshing Sunday experience. I hope all your plans we talked about will happen soon and you will be able to make your trip to Hobbart and back!

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Opal Fields sunset

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When Fossicking in Opal Fields near Lightning Ridge, NSW we found ourselve so focused we almost missed the beautifull sunset to the eucalypt trees and dust. In the last moment I picked up the camera and managed to take this amazing shot.

Opal Fields near Lightning Ridge