A glowing start to the New Year

The glow sticks were handed out

and put on

some walked to the point to watch up close

and some of us stayed upstairs and decided the view wasn't so bad from (slightly) afar.

Happy New Year!

28 Hours to Go

With 28 hours to go many have already put down their tarpaulins to save a space.

The tents are up for those keen to ensure their spot isn't nabbed in the night.

And a few groups look like they're settling in for the long haul.

All for this view of the fireworks over Sydney harbour tomorrow night.

We have a casual BBQ at our place and will either walk down to watch the fireworks or catch them from our upstairs windows.

Wherever you are, have a great night and an even greater start to the New Year!

Happy New Year!

Approximately 30 adults and 20 children hung out at the EasternMax residence on NYE. The trampoline Santa delivered for Christmas was a popular distraction for the kids.

After an early dinner most of the guests wandered down to the foreshore to watch the 9pm fireworks, while a few of us were content to watch from the upstairs windows.

Later that night I wandered down to the foreshore to catch the midnight fireworks. Amazing. The highlights this year were the cube shaped fireworks, the heart-shaped fireworks, the giant "S"-shaped fireworks and the bridge display.

The above photo isn't mine, it's from the SMH. I've long given up on trying to take photos of fireworks.

A lot of fun was had by a million revellers around the harbour. And a lot of rubbish was left behind. People left blankets, clothes, cushions and, weirdly, telephone books.

I wonder why people can't take a large rubbish bag with them because this is the sight we were greeted with on our walk this morning. And the smell. Whew!

Happy New Year!

May you keep all your resolutions.