We postponed this walk by a week to avoid a clash with the annual Sydney Marathon. This turned out to be a good move as the weather was must kinder on the 24th.
Seventeen members met at the Chalmers Street exit at Central Railway where we inspected the monuments in the Ibero American Plaza. The series of busts and statues commemorate the contribution of Spanish and Portuguese speaking people to the history of Australia.
We then took the light rail to Moore Park where we started our walk. First stop was the entertainment quarter, then we moved on to Centennial Park for a coffee at the Homestead Cafe. Continuing after that, we walked past the Federation Pavilion and into Queens Park.
After some street walking, we arrived at Waverley Cemetery to look for the resting place of a few of its more famous residents such as Henry Lawson and Michael Dwyer "the Wicklow Chief".
We then followed the coastal path to Bronte for lunch overlooking the beach. Our walk finished at Bondi Beach from where the 333 bus took us back to the city.
It was a great day out with great company. It was a pity that Annette could not lead it and provide her expert commentary.
Many thanks to all especially our impromptu 'leaders-on-the-day': Tim, Annabelle and Geoff. Your collective knowledge made the day.
