Sydney heading to midnight - I'm listening to the NYE radio program so I'll know when it's midnight.

As I mentioned in the preliminary thread, living in Kings Cross - Sydney's entertainment capital - I normally stay at home cos it's too bloody hard to get back home.

So tonight as per normal I went for my evening walk down the road (thru the Cross) & round the corner (into Potts Point) & towards the park that overlooks the Harbour & the Bridge. It's normally pretty empty apart from a few walkers & dog owners & I often take pics of the city skyline & sunset.

Today the Park was locked until 6pm when the waiting crowds could enter - folks were sitting on picnic blankets on the street, some folks had staked out spots on the footpath (sidewalk to some folks) maybe cos the park was alcohol free!

I was wandering past when an acquaintance said hello & I spent the next few hours chatting with her in her nearby apartment then we viewed the 9pm fireworks & went our separate ways.

She was planning to wander out & see the midnight fireworks so I assume she'll be back in that very crowded street now.

Sydney NYE09 - 9pm fireworks

Sydney NYE09 - 9pm fireworks

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

sandra (it's now 11.50pm)