Towers, Aspect and Glass - Sydney

Morning has awakened, with glistening surfaces where man-made structures try to meet the sky, but where shadows also loom in the gaps and hidden valleys.

Old and new on a quiet Sunday morning along George Street, where a spunky Darell Lea store provides a much needed contrast to its younger neighbours.

Not all is tall and monotony - there is pattern and style - spot the trees, gabled roofs and art deco as well.

A typical high rise that emulates the brick of suburbia and accentuates the fact that one can create something out in the air - and make money too.

                                   
The variety of Sydney city facades captured in one massive glass reflection - with the famous Australian blue sky.

The blue and white of the panoramic buildings that surround and grace one side of Darling Harbour, a significant illustration of urban renewal that still draws the crowds since the Australian Bicentenary of 1988.

A touch of the old world, matured by the smog of the Big Smoke and yet solid as a rock, along the midsection of Sydney's George Street.

Glass, columns and brick - the view from Pitt Street Mall.  Look up beyond the shopping bags, shoes and buskers.

St. Andrews Cathedral, Sydney CBD

Literally a church atop an underground train station, St Andrews was consecrated in 1868 and is strategically located near the Town Hall section of Sydney CBD. It was visited by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 and continues to be in the centre of lively activities, surrounded by swirling crowds of shoppers, office workers, lunch goers and tourists. It maintains a Chapter House, school and choir, with significant building restoration undertaken in 1999 and 2000.

Images taken on Sunday, 9 May 2010.

Sydney Sights

The Spanish Quarter along Liverpool Street, CBD South

Chrysanthemum blooms in a crowded city profile

          Never lack of time for a refreshing dip into the water, to then watch and stare, as the world goes by.

Effort, talent and market exposure - an enterprising band buskers at teh corner of George and Liverpool Streets on a weeknight.

           Past Arncliffe on the Princes Highway, heading south past semi-industrial blocks in the city's south.

And mankind tries to shape his vision and will on the Earth.

The Art of Making Murtabak

Above is the final product, accompanied by three different types of South Indian curries - chicken, vegetarian and lamb with potatoes. The murtabak - crispy bread with fillings of minced lamb and aromatic onion - is a meal by itself. All this for under AUD11.

The fillings are placed ready to be wrapped up once the fresh dough translates into a delectable bite of roti.

Utensils of the murtabak maker.

Swirling the dough on to the hot plate - the very first step of making murtabak.
Images taken at the Mirchi Indian Cuisine Cafe, Sydney CBD World Square.

A Sunday Night in Carlingford

A home setting - stirfried vegetables with mushrooms and more, typical food of Chinses immigrants around the world.

Susan and Boo Ann's delectable chili concoctions and combinations, to garnish the main dishes and tickle the palate.  That home grown chili is hot.

Crackling roast pork, suitable for snacks but best served with rice on a winter's night.

This particular serving has a special ingredient - we have to ask Boo Ann.

Hainan-inspired chicken flavoured rice.

Bean curd squares with minced pork - easy to digest and good for any age.