We started our day at the gym. Nice clear day. We haven’t seen the sun in a few days. Rain is forecast for later in the day. There is no haze in the sky. This was the clearest day since we arrived back in December. I’m sure all of the rain has had an affect on the bushfires. It is amazing how nature works. I’m not sure why some think they can control the earth. Maybe we could slow the rotation so we can get a 25 hour day. If the entire population of earth co-ordinated the Macarena we can get the earth to stop rotating so fast. Yow!!!
Today we are doing a short 3 mile walk to Wendy’s Secret Garden for a picnic lunch. It is near the Luna Amusement Park and across the Harbour Bridge. Lots of stairs.
Terri has been the pack mule every hike. I will go without food and water to avoid back pain.
This photo shows how clear it is today.
The walkway across the bridge.
Looking back at the bridge after crossing.
We walked through Luna Park and at first it reminded me of Boblo Island but then more so it reminded me of Edgewater Park in Detroit. Luna Park opened in 1935 and Edgewater Park (7 mile and John R) opened in 1927. Luna Park had a very nostalgic feeling to it. Rides that I haven’t seen in years. The Wild Mouse at Boblo. The Wildcat at Cedar Point. There is a similar ride here. It was also called the Wild Mouse.
Between Luna Park and the Hidden Garden was a walk full of comic icons.
The Garden was very secluded and located near Lavender Bay. Many trails, a few tables and chairs, wildlife, quiet, and great views.
Lunch!
We kept on eye on the weather and the forecast was 80% chance of rain by 2 pm. We decided to head back. Didn’t really want to cross the bridge during a storm. Terri started to count the number of stairs on the way back. 264 was the last count.
We stopped in The Rocks after we crossed back and had a drink at the Australian Hotel. It advertised “German Draught”. I decided to try it. Tasted familiar. Not quite a Pabst. Maybe a Hamm’s or Goebel. Nothing like the craft beers around town.
Terri did more dress shopping while I sat somewhere and read.
The rain didn’t happen when predicted. First it was 80% at 11 am, then 80% at 2 pm. We did finally get rain at 8 pm. Good thing they are so much more accurate on climate.