Attended a talk this afternoon by the author Anna Funder, as part of the Sydney Writer’s Festival. An excellent venue down at the old wharves at Walsh Bay, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge acting as a stunning backdrop through the windows.

One of the reasons we chose to live in Park Slope when we moved to Brooklyn was that friends knew another Aussie expat family living there with young children. Before meeting for dinner one night, I found out ‘Anna’ was actually Anna Funder, the acclaimed author. I had to race out and read her incredibly well researched and written books Stasiland and All That I Am. She didn’t quizz me on my knowledge of her books, but proved to be an articulate, intelligent and witty friend. It was wonderful to share our Aussie insights into the peculiarities of living in NY and the ease of being able to speak the same cultural language.

Last day of our holidays so that means an end to sunset & poolside iPhone blips. Normal service will resume tomorrow.

Decisions, decisions. The left or the right? So many tough decisions to make on holidays.

I’ve obviously gone to great lengths to secure today’s photo. I had to put my book down AND pickup my phone. Don’t know if the rest of the holiday photos will be as strenuous.

I’ve been flat out all day. Swimming, reading, napping. We have roused ourselves enough to have a piña cola and watch the sunset. Who knew holidays without children could be so relaxing?

An early ferry ride on my way to the airport this morning. My husband has been surfing in Indonesia the last week, so I’ve done a runner from my children and heading over to meet him. The kids have Wi-Fi and food, so shouldn’t even notice I’m gone.

Went for a long walk with my parents around Manly today and when I looked at this photo tonight, it reminded me of the old vintage prints from the 1920’s. In that time, ankles were being displayed with reckless abandon on the beach. I wonder what they would make of today’s bikinis.

I have been doing some corporate head shot sessions lately, and I have been having so much fun with them. It’s a definite change to photographing young children and involves a lot less singing, dancing and crawling around the backyard blowing bubbles to keep their attention.

What more do you need for a 2 year anniversary blip, then 2 perfectly timed surfers walking into your frame?

It’s been a wonderful journey on blip, and I have loved being part of such an inspiring, creative and supportive community. It’s such a unique space and I’m grateful for the people that have worked so hard to save it. I’m also indebted to those of you that have passed by, left comments and been part of my life the past two+ years. Thank you.

Remember when you were a child and dreamed of holding a million dollars in your hands? Turns out the equivalent in rupiah wasn’t the heady excitement I had anticipated.

Had the great pleasure of meeting Lorna today, who turns 105 years old in a few months. She is gracious, softly spoken and proved quite sprightly throughout our shoot. Such a treat to photograph her.

An incredible sunset this evening … so had a play with the RollWorld App to spin things around a bit.