Captains Log

Mixed Marriage

We went to Sydney to marry off our #1 Son to a beautiful young girl who originated from Sydney. Although traditional and unusual for us, it was a very quiet and close family affair with several close friends and everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves. We are very proud to be considered members of Lena’s extended family. Our #1 Daughter flew in from the UK to join in the celebrations and of course give approval of her brothers choice of mate. Naturally we are reveling in having our baby girl home for a few weeks, she just happen to be her Dads favorite Daughter ( and only Daughter ).

Whilst in Sydney we took the opportunity to visit some of the sights. You can easily see why Sydney is a focal point for tourists particularly when you look out over Sydney Harbour. I have included a photo of a large car transporting vessel squeezing itself under the coat hanger, the similarities and the differences reminded me of our two young ones joining hands in marriage to create their new life. Sydney Harbour is stunning and it is always busy with all kinds of water craft. I have been lucky enough to sail on the Sydney Harbour in the middle of summer and I tell you that it one hell of a busy place I reckon there would be more recreational boaters using these waters than in all the other Australian capitals combined, and I live in Melbourne with the magnificent Port Phillip and Westernport Bays at our disposal. Melbourne’s Bays are definitely bigger and better just not as popular, maybe it is all in the marketing.

I think I will chat a bit more about the possibilities of recreational boating on Sydney Harbour in my next posting. If this pleases you please send me a word or two explaining what you would like to know.

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