After Jo's visit to Sydney

Hi there Chris and Yogi

Thank you so much for all the friendship and affirmation you gave Jo during her visit.  She absolutely loved you guys !!

Thank you too, for the present you gave her yesterday. So thoughtful and unexpected.  Jo asked that I thank you again from her too.

Thank you Chris for shouting us all lunch yesterday.  That was so generous of you!

You guys are priceless friends. I love you both.


Hi Graeme,

It was wonderful meeting Jo.  Thank you for including us in her visit.

You are right - she is spectacular. Beautiful, open, friendly, fun, full of life - & a philosopher (what is is!).  I'd like a sister like her!

You had a great visit - makes all your DIY renos worthwhile.

All for one & one for all.
Cheers Yogi

After Jo's visit to Sydney

Dear G

I loved Yogis message. How sweet. Amazing how words can be so affirming!!!  He is a good man and a good friend to you so keep him close😃

Shame boet. It was worse for you with me leaving you yesterday (don't worry, it will be my turn in Jan when you go). At least I was kept busy with thoughts of seeing the boys again and I immersed myself in 5 movies and a couple of documentaries on the plane.

As you say, Nov is just around the corner and even better as you will get to see everyone in CT so hold onto that. Also look forward to Shrini arriving!

I had such a great time away with you. So enjoyed all our time together on the road, exploring, photographing, chatting, and just being part of your life for 2 weeks!

Ok. Just woke up for a pee so let me get another 2 hours of sleep in. Hope you feel better today

Love you stacks Boet
 Xx


Hi Jo.

I so loved it too, every moment. I have to pinch myself that we both love photography so much; I don't think either of us could ever get bored on a walk or trip. I learned so many amazing new tips from you. And was deeply inspired to see how one can so calmly cope with great uncertainty.

You truly are awesome !

Hope the rest of your travels are smooth sailing and your reunion with the family is wonderful.

Counting the days to Nov !!

Love forever, G

Ps. I'll take photos when curtains are up. Thanks a trillion for all your home advice and recommendation. Shopping was so much fun.

Jo's visit to Sydney

What a wonderful time Jo and I have had. Here is a summary of what we got up to ...

• Jo arrives in Sydney with Mary Anne.  From the airport, we go to Brendan and Eva for dinner (Vietnamese soup.)

• Showing the house renovations to Jo - and her great idea of putting the divider in front of the window.

• Balls Head walk

• Circular Quay, Milson's Point and The Botanical Gardens - including great nightshots

• Finding the car keys on the roof of Jilly's car !

• Thai dinner with Sue.

• Manly Scenic walk

• Dim Sung (Din Tai Fung in Central Park shopping centre) with Brendan, Eva and Mary Anne.

• The Boat House with Chris and Yogi for fish and chips lunch.

• Blue Mountains hiking

• Jo coming to Eckhart night and sharing dinner (Vietnamese soup) with Jilly and Yogi.

• Bondi Coogee walk - and wrapping Mack up for the bus.

• Buying a rug at a rugshop in Chatswood - and getting a "special price."

• Khao Pla (amazing Thai restaurant in Chatswood) with Brendan and Eva, and Mary Ann.

• Meeting with Ally and having lunch at The Botanica.

• Visiting Ikea and getting wonderful cushions.

• An epic walk from Waverton to Lady Macquarie's Chair.

• Lentil dinner with Chris and Yogi.

• Spotlight for curtains, then The Fish Market.

• Exploring The Chinese Garden and Darling Harbour.

• Learning some invaluable tricks; like gridlines on my camera, f22 for starbursts and panoramas.

• Jo's profound saying, "It is as it is."

• "We're nearly there."  

• Two romantic movies: "In Her Eyes" and "Maybe Sunday."  I enjoyed them!

Khao Pla

Mega Yum !!

The Fish Market with Jo

Darling Harbour

Chinese Garden

Bondi to Coogee with Jo

Mack on the bus

Blue Mountains with Jo

Highlights

• Coffee in Leura
• Amazing hikes: Pulpit Rock, Hanging Rock, Valley of 1000 Waters
• Taking waterfall pictures with Jo.
• "We're nearly there !"
• Booking a double room and getting a family room at the Katoomba Backpackers.
• Freezing temperatures - thank goodness for the heater in our room.
• The amazing mist over The Three Sisters.
• Visiting Target for some good clothing buys.
• Buying a great rug in Katoomba.
• A great Italian restaurant in Katoomba (pizza and eggplant bake).
• A homely restaurant in Katoomba for salmon and lamb shanks.
• Jo's zest and enthusiasm for The Blue Mountains and Sydney in general.

Three Sisters

Photo by Jo

Govett's Leap and Pulpit Rock

Hanging Rock

Valley of 1000 Waters and National Pass