Saturday, 8 December 2018

Sydney in December - Share My Snaps!



I will be closing the blog this week until after Australia day, so I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, safe travels and safe driving over the holidays and a very happy celebration to herald in 2019.





My Insta will continue because I can't detox completely!





Thank you all for swinging by over the year - it is an evolving landscape this blogging but I still get so much joy from it all.





Sydney in December means sneaking off to the Grounds to see the snow (Actual quote from an 20-something behind me "Real snow is so much better" - really????)















It means seeing Santa and the David Jones windows, all the sparkly Christmas decorations around the city and the highlight - discovering the Golden Gaytime store is back (in Myer) with a ginger flavoured Xmas gaytime. Fabulous!!











There's the Ikea Christmas lights at home, solar lights in the garden and plenty of parties to go to.















Most of all, it's plenty of time swimming in the many glorious spots around this very beautiful city.







Whatever you do, enjoy Sydney in December!


Linking with #Allseasons






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27 comments:

  1. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid9 December 2018 at 11:42

    Sydney really has been glorious the last few weeks, hasn't it?! I saw that festive Golden Gaytime on your insta and now I am desperate to get one. The Grounds also looks fab - I want to go just so I can see the Christmas decorations and of course, say hello to Kevin Bacon! Happy holidays and see you on the other side! Hope all your Christmas wishes come true!

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  2. Di from Max The Unicorn9 December 2018 at 12:22

    Gorgeous pics! The Grounds looks like a fabulous place to visit :)

    Di from Max The Unicorn

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  3. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond9 December 2018 at 12:58

    Hi Lydia, I remember growing up in Sydney and Mum would always take us to see the Christmas windows in David Jones and Myers (although it was called Grace Bros then) in the City. You cannot beat the harbour for always giving stunning views now matter the weather. Thanks for starting my week with some lovely childhood memories.
    Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond

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    1. Lydia C. Lee11 December 2018 at 15:00

      Ditto on the childhood memory - the windows seemed so huge and magic then. It's nice when my youngest sort of reflects the same feeling.

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  4. Sydney Shop Girl9 December 2018 at 12:58

    Yes! The Grounds was so pretty, even on a summery Saturday morning. Been swimming and beaching this week too!

    SSG xxx

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  5. Deb's World9 December 2018 at 20:32

    Have a lovely break! Your photos show Sydney at its best, what great views! #lifethisweek

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  6. Coombe Mill - Fiona10 December 2018 at 01:39

    Looking lovely out there. Merry Christmas! #GlobalBlogging

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  7. Aditya Narayan Mohanty10 December 2018 at 05:43

    Wow shot . Keep commenting on my blog because I love your suggestion.

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring Station10 December 2018 at 11:45

    Gorgeous blue skies

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  9. The Petersen Family10 December 2018 at 11:55

    Sydney in December sounds like fun! Visiting from #Randomosity

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  10. Jim10 December 2018 at 15:28

    Great Sydney shots. Have a Merry Christmas.

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  11. Linda11 December 2018 at 22:58

    I love seeing these festive pictures! Have a great Christmas!

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  12. Denyse Whelan.11 December 2018 at 23:33

    Lydia, I love your photos of Sydney and I am so pleased you share them. I know you are on a bloggy break now but thanks so much for your linking up most if not all weeks for Life This Week. It means a lot! Denyse xx

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    1. Lydia C. Lee13 December 2018 at 13:29

      Will be back and seek you out in Feb. Have a safe and happy holidays. Thank you for hosting and for the prompts.

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  13. betty-NZ12 December 2018 at 15:42

    Great photos of the season! I love the choices you made for photos and the information, too.

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  14. Emma13 December 2018 at 04:56

    Fabulous photos. The Grounds looks a great place. Have a lovely Christmas! #TwinklyTuesday

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  15. Briony13 December 2018 at 14:12

    Aaah! I'm sharing this with my friend, she's from Adelaide but is really missing it, bit different being in the UK for Christmas #StayClassyMama

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  16. Noleen13 December 2018 at 23:02

    Oh how I miss Sydney - the opera house, the trips on the ferry, Manley beach. We've got family living in Australia and took a roadtrip from Brisbane to Sydney one year and loved it #globalblogging

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  17. Sanch @ Sanch Writes15 December 2018 at 17:28

    Have a great break! Love summer, love the beach...I prefer avoiding crowds in Sydney though so shops are a no-go zone

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  18. Ruth - Mummy and the Mexicans17 December 2018 at 05:08

    Lovely photos! I'm wondering what a golden gaytime is - from the photo it looks like an ice lolly, am I right? #dreamteam

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    1. Lydia C. Lee17 December 2018 at 18:35

      It's a traditional Australian ice cream, been around 50-70 years? These are handmade elaborate ones that came as a pop up and then came back this year...if you come to Australia, it's a much have! https://www.streetsicecream.com.au/brands/golden-gaytime/golden-gaytime-.html

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    2. Lydia C. Lee17 December 2018 at 18:36

      Must have. Tho Much have could also be appropriate! ;)

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  19. Navigating Baby17 December 2018 at 11:00

    Have a fabulous Christmas break! Thanks for joining us on the #DreamTeam

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  20. loopyloulaura19 December 2018 at 13:16

    I hope you have an amazing Christmas break and recharge yourself ready for next year! Thanks for linking up with #stayclassymama

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