Frenchy's for lunch

 It's always a delight to meet up with this beautiful group of people. I had my usual dish: Goat's Cheese Quiche.

Celebrating Gavin's 7 day fast with only water

Gavin was still on a high from his fast and I must say he looks pretty good for someone who didn't eat for so long. We visited the Glebe market after a lovely lunch at a local cafe.

The famous annual G&T Xmas Party

Always an absolute blast with lots to eat.  I love it all except the Secret Santa game at the end. With Gavin's highly suspect rules, the game goes on for ever and you always, always have your preferred gift stolen, thus destroying all remnants of festive cheer!!  No, only joking. It's part of the annual tradition and wouldn't be the same without it.

Rajesh's housewarming

Rajesh has bought a fabulous flat so we went to celebrate.  Anusha shared with us a beautiful dance she is practising for an upcoming wedding.  She moves so beautifully, it was wondrous and special to behold.

 

Nepalese dinner in the city

A beautiful gift

I went out with my hiking friends a couple of nights ago to celebrate Mack's life and they gave me this sublime painting of Mackie. A beautiful gesture that brought tears to my eyes. It was done by the amazing artist Koko Loco. It really captures Mack's indomitable, larger than life spirit and I love it so much. A very precious gift that I will always treasure.

Painting by Koko Loco

Drawing by Anusha

Thank you

Ten pin bowling

 We celebrated Gavin's arrival back in town with a game of ten pin bowling.  Srini was victorious, even with his broken foot!

Seeing in the New Year (2023)

A wonderful, spontaneous New Year's party at my place.  My home really is in the perfect location for New Year in Sydney.  We met up here for a lovely dinner. Then, we ambled to Larkin Street where I had pitched a tent earlier and so we had some space and a lovely view to enjoy the 9 pm fireworks. We returned to my place for Elna's delicious trifle and dancing.  Then back to the fireworks for a spectacular midnight display.  A very special way to see in 2023.

 

Kitchen rave

An evening swim at Bronte

Anusha's birthday party

A lovely night meeting Anusha's wonderful friends, eating spicy Nepalese food and Srini's amazing Chicken Tikka and watching a Youtube of Tanya (Gavin's partner) as a hardcore drummer in a band. I never knew Tanya was a drummer!  I keep learning new things about her.  Amazing.

Mermaid Falls hiking (and leaping!!)

A wonderful day of hiking and leaping with Gavin, Anusha, Ashesh and James at one of my favourite hiking spots.