Sigi’s first full day of conference at UTS. He left around 8 am while I took my good ol’ time to read the “Sydney Morning Herald” from front to back – nothing better to find out what makes the locals tick than to read their local paper.
After a nice breakfast at “Caffetinis” I strolled down to Paddy’s Market to explore the booths and the goods. Found a pair of very light flowing cotton pants and a similar gauzy type of blouse/cover plus a small evening bag. We hadn’t counted on going to the reception and banquet dinner put on by the conference organizers, therefore I didn’t pack anything elegant for myself. Sigi is ALWAYS elegant in his silk/wool suit plus lavender shirt with matching tie….
We met again at the hotel in the late afternoon, Sigi exhausted by the many lectures and discussions, myself tired from the growing heat and shopping at the market. After a good rest and shower we took dinner at the Chinese restaurant beside the hotel where they now know us by now.
We then went on foot back to Darling Harbour, Sigi taking the tripod and camera along for some artistic sundown pictures. It was fascinating to watch all the goings-on along the various harbour promenades, people from all over the world congregating, families with kids and grandparents, eating, laughing, playing, taking pictures or just sitting with a glass of wine…
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