Suddenly Sydney

Quick trip to Sydney to see Janey in hospital. Looking south to Cook Strait from the Wellington airport hotel - stayed there overnight as we flew out at 6am.

Spent a few days at Robin and Gillian's place being wined and dined and looked after, and then relocated with Jase to a hotel opposite RNSH, so we could just walk across the road. The cafe in the hotel had an interesting mirror assemblage to bounce light around.

Saw Janey every day but only for a short time. Managed to see a few other people and even got to the Collaroy sea pool on a beautiful autumn day.

View from Janey's house looking across Parramata River. 

Left Janey recuperating in hospital and back home at 1.30am in an Uber from the airport. Flight schedule times Wellington-Sydney are a bit rubbish.  A multitude of jobs underway now, including planting two mini forests.

The lancewoods at the top of the drive. Perhaps New Zealand's weirdest tree - young ones look like a bunch of sticks.

The casuarinas at the back by the garage. These sprouted in the driveway from trees there and we've cut and pasted them. The discussion about how high we'll let them go continues. They should form a nice little forest in the back yard.

Meanwhile, the kawakawa mini forest lining the driveway is doing very well. These small trees will grow several metres and be a green avenue. We can grab a couple of leaves as we pass and make an anti inflammatory hot drink - grow your own medicine!