Then there was fish

Himself and I hosted a small soiree of familial proportions recently. We were aiming for relaxed gathering that was a little different to what we normally do. I think we achieved our goal admirably!

We began by heading down the road to the Sydney Fish Markets, where, as the name suggests, you can buy fish.

 

Fish Markets - Fish
Fish Markets – Fish

Did I mention fish?

 

Fish Markets - Fillets
Fish Markets – Fillets

And marine life?

 

Fish Markets- Oysters
Fish Markets- Oysters

And fillets! (of fish)

 

Fish Markets- Fillets
Fish Markets- Fillets

And marine life!

 

Fish Markets - Prawns
Fish Markets – Prawns

But there’s so much more to the Fish Markets! On any visit you can buy everything you need for a large party, or small gathering. From the wine,

 

Fish Markets - Wine Shop
Fish Markets – Wine Shop

To the deli selection of cheeses, cured meats, and sauces.

 

Fish Markets- Deli
Fish Markets- Deli

If you’re inclined towards a romantic encounter, you can also purchase a good start on the way to any woman’s heart; flowers

 

Fish Markets - Flower Shop
Fish Markets – Flower Shop

Followed by a mountain of chocolate!

 

Fish Markets- Deli Chocolate
Fish Markets- Deli Chocolate

Fill in

(This is a fill in post from back on the 23rd Dec 2008. Back to normal scheduled blogging shortly.)

Did I ever tell you how much I love Adventures? *grins*

On the weekend, we went on a mini adventure that I’ve been wanting to do for a while. We went on a Bear Hunt.

Now, I know what you’re thinking; Bears? In the Mountains? Who’d have thought?

But they are there! They exist! And we shot them.

Proof you say?

They were trying to escape! But we got them! WE WON!

Damn I love our life! *grins*

In which we go shopping with purpose

This weekend Spring finally felt like it had loosened the stranglehold of Winter. With the sun shining, and the earth feeling like it was waking up from a long night’s sleep, I felt the urge to spring clean the house, and prepare for party season!

 

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So instead of clearing and cleaning, we began backwards and went to the local nursery!

 

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Look at all the beautiful plants!!!

 

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So much potential!

 

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Oh, and of course we’ll definitely need a water feature.

With a crocodile.

 

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Next week, the hard yards of clearing space for the new acquisitions!

The Rocks – Again

I’ve been going over and over the rest of the photos from the wee excursion to the Rocks from the past weekend, and it seems a terrible shame to me that so many of them are left unseen. So here’s just a sampler of some of my favourites!

I apologise in advance for WordPress cutting off the right edge of my landscape photos, I’m still making tweaks to this page, and trying to sort out some of the intricacies!

The Welcome Wagon!

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A taste of the newer architecture in the area.

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And some of the older features.

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I love the market canopy. It feels so permanent, so stable, and holds so much under it’s sails. Yet, during the week it doesn’t exist and cars drive along this road!

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I adored this back pack, seen on a passing market go-er. I should have stopped her and asked her where she acquired it!

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These exquisite heels were in a local art gallery just down the street. Aren’t they just spectacular?!?

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The horse drawn carriage is there to remind people of a bygone era. Something a little older, a little slower paced, and the rides are remarkably reasonably priced!

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As our final stop before we headed for Circular Quay, we dropped into one of the most magical places in Sydney. The Puppet Shop. I didn’t get any photos of inside, you aren’t allowed. But walking off the street, and down the rickety old stair case (which you know is original) is like entering another world. It brings a joy to my heart and peace to my being.

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And the sign over the counter announced that it’s for sale …

The Rocks

We spent the most wonderful day rediscovering The Rocks Markets. There is always so much to see and do there, it is a hubbub of colour,

 

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excitement

 

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and possibly a little pandering to the tourist dollar!

 

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It has extended since last I was there, around the Argyle Centre and down Argyle St. (which has been blocked off to cars. How long has it been since I went to the Rocks?!?)

 

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We managed to procure a few bags from one of my favourite designers Pretty in Pink. I think I’ll need to purchase some lounge pants and possibly a kimono from her before Summer really kicks in too! And her aprons are to die for!

It is a wonderfully creative market, and the emphasis this week was on designers and Summer fashions.

 

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It was ridiculously inspiring and made me want to pull out my sewing machine again! (It’s been so long) But there’s something for everyone!

 

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At the end of the day, when the hubbub threatens to overcome, you can always meander in the direction of some of the oldest pubs in Sydney.

 

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Until next time!