Morning Came the 66th Day

 Is it wise to pause in Sydney with the current Covid  cases emerging? We tossed around just transiting but as our program had been built around the SSO subscription  concert (which we had already deferred twice) tonight, 19th June. Also we have another meeting appointment on Monday. We agreed to keep the same approach as we've had all the wsy round- care and compliance.

 
A short walk to the station, and a congenial guard. He advised to skip Hamilton and go to Newcastle interchange- no need to change platforms there. A mizzling run through many little stops in attractive Hunter countryside. I've made a collection of the station signs for later use. Who knows, I may do another photobook! Reminded us of our Portillo 32 stop train trip to Whitby Uk. One that I'll pursue is


..to find it's origins. HAMILTON is a significant name in our family history. The wind was absolutely blasting in Newcastle.  By the time we reached Hawkesbury it was pretty gloomy. 


However, even though it was a suburban train, it was clean and comfortable, and came at the grand cost from Dungog of $2.50. Bless Opal card.

Aside from masks, the next sign of Covid alert was we couldn't get breakfast/lunch at Central station. So off to accommondation- train to Milson's Point, Into the rain. ⛔ we crossed over from the station..no hotel! Luke swore we had watched a new Vibe go up next to Chris' apt a couple of years ago. No, these were private apts! Where was the Vibe he booked? Up in North Sydney. Damn, we could easily have stayed at Harbourview, our fave.  Found the place in teeming rain. Disappointed, but Vibe is good, just a walk to the station.

Decided to eat before going to the concert - not a good move. Went to a nearby pub- less than ordinary so didn't linger. Caught a bus to Town Hall. We really need to get a better handle on eating places in that area. Enough said. The concert was superb, the rest of the day faded away.



The orchestra seemed so anxious to deliver  after the challenges of last year- a great program on which to end the 66th day.


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