Circular Quay to Parramatta by ferry

I took the ferry to Parramatta with my Photography Meetup Group. There was some great scenery along the way, especially lots of cool bridges.

Rosie taking her usual group photo

Frenchy's and Middle Head coastal defences

I met Shushann for lunch at Frenchies. Lydia was there and came and joined us for a while. After lunch, I went for a stroll and explored a nearby World War 2 coastal defences.

World War 2 coastal defences

Middle Head played a crucial role in protecting Sydney Harbour during World War II. When Japanese midget submarines entered the harbour in May 1942, it confirmed fears that the city was within reach of attack. In response, coastal defence sites like Middle Head were reinforced with powerful guns aimed across the harbour entrance, searchlight positions to spot enemy vessels at night, and thick concrete bunkers built to withstand bombardment. Beneath the headland, tunnels allowed troops to move between positions unseen and safely store ammunition. Today, you can still walk through many of these structures — solid reminders that this peaceful lookout was once on constant alert, guarding the gateway to Sydney.