Antarctica & South Georgia, Everest hike & birding in Chitwan, Cape Town, Carcoar
Priceless moments
- Penguins galore, leopard seals, elephant seal and much more in Antarctica & South Georgia
- Climbing a glacier in Urshaia with Gavin
- Doing the Everest base camp hike in Nepal with Gavin, Russell and co.
- Living it up like Kings at Tiger Tops in Chitwan and getting to photograph a rhino mum and its baby.
- Photographing birds in Sauraha (Chitwan) with a wonderful guide.
- Christmas with the family.
- A wonderful roadtrip with the family to Prince Albert, Swartberg Pass and Ladismith
- A weekend away at Wolseley (Fynbos Farm) with Russell and Heather.
- Reunited with Ivor at Silvermine and then surfing at Muizenberg.
- Boulder hopping and leaps at Riviersonderend Kloofing.
- A trip down memory lane at University of Cape Town and St Georges and Bertram Crescent.
- A beautiful gift after Mack's passing from my beautiful hiking friends.
- A raunchy Burlesque Show with Elna.
- Gardens of Stone, Wolgan Valley with Srini, Rajesh & Krishna
- Dinosaur Valley with the boys.
- Mermaid Falls with Rajesh, Ashesh and Krishna, including an awesome leap.
- Camping and kayaking at Kangaroo Valley with the boys.
- Camping and kayaking at Dunn swamp.
- Tina's 89th birthday in Carcoar
- Tiny Home expo with Shushann.
- Frida Kahlo projected light exhibition with Shushann and Lydia.
- Steve McCurry photo exhibition with Shushann.
- Photographing the Pickleball championship for Chris.
- Whirling Dervishes with Shushann and Xenia
- Watching rugby world cup with Chris. How exciting for South Africa to win!
- Tribute video for Shushann and a slideshow for Michael
- Michael's 80th birthday party
- A party at King Street to see in the new year.
Not so great
- Mackie passes away this year, just short of his 19th birthday.
- Graeme Perkes passes away after a battle with cancer.
Purchases
- Airfryer
- Topaz software (sharpening and noise reduction)
- RF 14 - 35 lens
- RF 100 - 400 lens
- Hiking backpack
- Hiking boots
Favourite movies
- The Fabelmans (2022)
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2023)
- The Whale (2023)
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
- The Black Phone (2021)
- Barbie (2023)
- Blackberry (2023)
- Living (2022)
- Little Women (2019)
- Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)
- Ready or Not (2019)
- Lost Illusions (2022)
- Prey (2022)
- Saltburn (2023)
- Cinderella Man (2005)
- El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
- Wild Tales (2014)
- Finch (2021)
- Wild Rose (2018)
- Beast (2017)
- The Alpinist (2021)
Culinary delights
- Chocolate panacotta & flake from the local grocer
- Banana and mango smoothy
- Mushroom on toast in Orange with Tina and Dom
- Take sushi with Tina, Dom, Shushann (x2)
- Passion Fruit cheesecake (Bamboo Buddha)
- Messina Ice cream (Macadamia Nut Crunch, Lychee & Coconut)
- Steak final night Buenos Airies
- Roast chicken in Airfryer with Martin's seasoning
- Almond nougat (Cape Town)
- Duck, Pork Belly, Steak tapas at Silk (Cape Town)
- Peanut butter smoothie (Nepal & Woodside)
- Lassies in Kathmandu
- Bowral hot donuts
- Prawn dumplings at home
2023 Index of Links
Cape Town (Nov, Dec)
- Farewell dinner in Sydney
- Reunited with Jo at airport
- Portraits of Jo
- Kalk Bay to buy a wetsuit
- Sam's graduation
- University of Cape Town nostalgia walk
- Riviersonderend Kloofing
- Climb up Constantia Nek with Russell
- St James early morning swim with Jo & Russell
- Secret Beach, Boulders, with Jo, Antony and the girls
- St James to Muizenberg walk with Jo and the girls
- Weekend away at Wolseley (Fynbos Farm) with Russell and Heather
- Xmas carols at Woodside
- Roadtrip to Prince Albert, Swartberg Pass and Ladismith with family
- Eagles Nest Lookout walk with Russell
- Silvermine walk with Jo & Ivor
- Antony's 55th birthday
- St Georges and Bertram Crescent
- Dinner with Kobus & The Pater
- Surfing with Ivor at Muizenberg
- Beautiful Jason
- Xmas dinner with the family
- Xmas morning swim at St James with the family
- Chapman's Peak hike
- Boxing day with Russell and Lilly
- Kick ass icecream at Constantia Uitsig with Russell and the Hurds
- Kleinmond with Jo and Mary-Ann
- Alan Committie (comedian) at Theatre on the Bay
- New Year's eve walk at Constantia Nek with Russell and Jason
- New Year's eve braai with Russell and Brandon & family
Nepal (Sep)
- Training walks in Sydney
- Kathmandu (2 nights)
- Everest base camp hike
- Hiking Day 1: Lukla (2860m) to Phakding (2610m)
- Hiking Day 2: Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3445m)
- Hiking Day 3: Acclimatisation day at Namche Bazaar
- Hiking Day 4: Namche Bazaar (3445m) to Tengboche (3850m)
- Hiking Day 5: Tengboche (3850m) to Dingboche (4350m)
- Hiking Day 6: Acclimatisation hike at Dingboche
- Hiking Day 7: Dingboche (4350m) to Lobuche (4950m)
- Hiking Day 8: Lobuche (4950m) to Gorakshep (5160m) and then to Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
- Hiking Day 9: Trek up Kalapathar (5554m) for a view of Mount Everest.
- Hiking Day 10: Pheriche (4371m) back to Namche Bazaar (3445m)
- Hiking Day 11: Namche Bazaar (3445m) to Lukla (2860m)
- Tiger Tops (Chitwan)
- Sauraha (Chitwan)
Antarctica and South Georgia (Mar)
- Antarctica & South Georgia including Antarctica, South Georgia, Urshaia and Buenos Airies.
Hikes
- Chapman's Peak hike (Dec)
- Riviersonderend Kloofing (Dec)
- Royal National Park Figure of Eight Pools (Nov)
- Everest base camp hike (Sep)
- Gardens of Stone, Wolgan Valley, with Srini, Rajesh & Krishna (Aug)
- Narrow Neck Viewpoint to Mount Solitary with Srini & Rajesh (Aug)
- Hiking at Centennial Glen with the hiking gang (Jul)
- Pierce's Pass with Srini, Rajesh, Michael and Lucy (Jun)
- Dinosaur Valley with the boys (Jun)
- Lockley's Pylon, Blue Mountains with the boys (May)
- Glacier in Urshaia with Gavin (Apr)
- Mermaid Falls (Rajesh, Ashesh, Krishna) (Jan)
Walks
- New Year's eve walk at Constantia Nek with Russell and Jason (Dec)
- Silvermine walk with Ivor (Dec)
- Eagles Nest Lookout walk with Russell (Dec)
- Climb up Constantia Nek with Russell (Dec)
- St James to Muizenberg walk (Dec)
- Bondi to Coogee (Nov)
- Dee Why to Collaroy with Shushann and Lydia (Jul)
- Manly Scenic walk with Lydia (Jul)
- Bobbin Head walk with Srini, Rajesh, Michael & Lucy (May)
- Ball's Head with Sharon, Lydia, Shushann (Apr)
- Walk in the city (Feb)
Camping
- Dinosaur Valley (Jun)
- Camping and kayaking at Kangaroo Valley (Mar)
- Dunn swamp camping and kayaking (Jan)
Trips
Outings Sydney
- Balmoral Beach with Elna (Oct)
- Coogee with Tina (Jul)
- Balmorral with Elna (Jul)
- Drone show with the boys (Jun)
- Vivid 2023 (Jun)
- Tiny Home expo (May)
- Massage and stop in Coogee (Feb)
- Bamboo Buddha lunch and sound healing (Jan)
Bowral visits to Jilly
- Visit Jilly with Xenia (Nov)
- Visiting Jilly and Mandy in Bowral (Aug)
- Visit Jilly in Bowral with Mack (May)
- Bowral to visit Jilly for her birthday (Feb)
Photography
- Steve McCurry photo exhibition (May)
- Brennan Park (Feb)
- Pickleball championship (Jan)
Movies
- Watching Oppenheimer with the boys (Jul)
- Watching Barbie with Elna (Jul)
- Walking to cinema in Glebe to watch Hypnotic (May)
- Dumplings and Brother Grimsby (Feb)
Shows
- Whirling Dervishes with Shushann and Xenia (Jul)
- Burlesque Show with Elna (Jun)
- Heavy Metal gig with the boys (May)
- Frida Kahlo projected light exhibition (Jan)
Eating out Sydney
- Nepalese dinner in the city (Nov)
- Lunch at Xenia's new flat (Nov)
- Take Sushi with Tina, Dom, Shushann and Chris (Jul)
- Dinner with Gavin and Tania (Jul)
- Lunch with Michael and Sue's friends (Jul)
- Dinner with Anusha and Ashesh (Jun)
- Meeting Dot for lunch (May)
- Lydia's birthday lunch (May)
- Lane Cove picnic with friends (Feb)
- Evening with Upschool (Feb)
- Coogee lunch and stroll with Lydia and Shushann (Jan)
- Bamboo Buddha lunch and sound healing (Jan)
Milestones
- Inducted into the Sydney Bush Basher's club (Aug)
- Graeme passes away (Aug)
- Srini gets his citizenship (Aug)
- Michael's 80th birthday party (Apr)
Tribute videos
- Tribute video for Shushann (Aug)
- Slideshow for Michael (Jul)
Sport
- Kayaking with Chris at the private beach (Apr)
- Table tennis with Chris, Shushann and Tina (Jul)
- Ten pin bowling (Feb)
Friends get togethers
- Watching rugby world cup with Chris (Oct)
- Sitting by the fire with Shushann (Jun)
- Seeing in the new year (party at King Street)
Family
- A beautiful gift after Mack's passing (Aug)
- Mackie passes away (Aug)
- Final photos of Mack (Aug)
- Mike's 85th birthday (Jul)
- Mackie photos taken by Liza
- Mackie (Feb)
- Jo and the family in 2023
- Ally's 50th birthday (Jan)
- Matt turns 20 (Jan)
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