first time we've seen this type of...pigeon?
rainbow parakeets don't like chips, we hear bread w honey is the go
they say the bigger the plume on your head, the bigger...
first you have to prepare the dune...
start of the trail
Whale beach to the left, northern harbor to the right
Barrenjoey Head lighthouse
DY point, dredging in front of the rocks as usual
saw Toby Martin (former CT surfer) out here yesterday
cutback?
looks like just enough room for a top turn or closeout 
The Spit Bridge...gotta drive that to get to the city, and you're really bummed if you happen upon it being opened for a sailboat...ugh.
Costa Rica or Sydney?
more shots of the part of the walk that was sub-tropical rainforest. there are forests of ferns...unexpected and very cool
waterfall
in the background is Manly...bay side in front, surf side in back
you know you're hungry when you climb aboard your food source
the castle in Manly, which I think has been turned into a primary school. i'd guess it's not cheap to get your kids in there.
Gotta stay connected
Had our picnic lunch at this winery...cheese, salami, bread and wine...always a great lunch!
Koala crossing!
Street Performer, he got a couple gold coins
CBD skyline
Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium where the Australian Open is contested
