On this cold winter’s morning I was rewarded with to-the-horizon views, a rare sight in this city, as the factories shut down for the Chinese New Year.



On this cold winter’s morning I was rewarded with to-the-horizon views, a rare sight in this city, as the factories shut down for the Chinese New Year.



December, the height of summer in Sydney, and the weather was perfect, sunshine and temperature in the low 70s. I rode the ferry from Circular Quay to Watson’s Bay for an hour’s walk up and down the hilly path at dizzying heights above the Tasman Sea. The views are gobsmacking; nothing in the US that I’ve seen matches it. And yet this is but one of countless places like it here in Australia. Lucky Aussies! I ended up at Doyles for some fresh whole snapper with rocket salad and avocado-mango chutney, washed down with some icy local Riesling. Expensive with the current exchange rate, but worth it, a real treat! I rode the ferry back as the day began to cloud over. I hear it’s been an unusually chilly and damp summer down here, and everyone I spoke to today told me I timed my visit well, they hadn’t had a day this fine in a while. My lucky day!! It was a blissful afternoon.
Found a little place to eat breakfast this morning by the bus terminus near the Wan Chai Star Ferry dock. No name of the place in any form I could recognize but it looks out at where the busses park. The congee was hot and thick with corn and delicious shredded pork–best I’ve had in a long time. The turnip cakes not so much. Even spiced with chili sauce I was bored with them. Tomorrow will return for just the congee and the coffee (was also very good). All at a cost of only about $2.50!
Diesel eBooks made one of my books their — >> “Deal of the Day!” They’re giving away 10 copies of The Scarlet Empress for .99 each this Wednesday, TODAY, at 11:00 AM EST. First come, first serve! That’s a half hour from now!
I’ve learned that Once a Pirate is on sale for a very low price at the publisher’s website. Passing along news of this bargain to you.
I recently did a gust blog for RT Magazine and shared some of my favorite food pics from my travels. Click HERE to embark.
They really put together a great write-up about my flying career at SOSAloha. Enjoy!
The Last Warrior official release date is finally here! Let me know the far-flung places you find this book. Please enjoy the read when you do. I really enjoyed writing this one!
