Author Archives: itomowo

I am experimenting with various changes to my diet, with milk currently under the spotlight, and this isn’t to make any kind of environmental statement but more to do with my own personal health. During the past 18 months I have been dealing with respiratory and digestive issues to varying degrees and these manifests themselvesContinue reading “Milk: Cow vs Soy vs Almond”

In past week I have experienced or observed on TV the following: NSW Health’s actions re tracing travellers from New Zealand and having them tested and isolated WA going into a five day lockdown NSW relaxing the requirements regarding wearing masks in shops and supermarkets VIC announcing last night about a new case in MelbourneContinue reading “Covid Measures and Lockdowns”

During the time that I’ve been in Sydney I have experienced a variable and unstable internet. I know it’s not the hardware that I’m using because it is an iPhone 12, and the school laptop is an HP Elitebook that is only 24 months old. I have just completed a Zoom call (as this is theContinue reading “The Internet”

One of the issues I am adjusting to in Australia is the difficulty with accents, especially when everyone has been wearing facemasks.  One such issue came about when I was at Macquarie Centre and entering Uniqlo (which is a Japanese unisex clothing store) and this shop was one of the few that insisted on takingContinue reading “Nice Nipples”

I am determined that I am not going to develop couch sores while I’m here, nor am I going to eat so poorly that I grow into the Michelin Man. I am enjoying walking places instead of just jumping on the bus or train, however I am only able to do this when Lucy isContinue reading “Eating and Exercise Part 2”

Lucy needs to be fully aware of her nutrition and less concerned about exercise, whereas for me it is the other way around i.e. I need to be fully aware of the exercise I’m doing and less concerned about nutrition.  So the right thing for me to do is to join Lucy regarding nutrition. What doesContinue reading “Eating and Exercise Part 1”

I have mixed feelings about how Covid is being managed in both New Zealand and Australia.  Firstly we were allowed to travel to Australia without needing to quarantine and for that I am grateful. The ‘one way’ travel bubble worked in our favour and I had been hoping that by the time I return inContinue reading “Covid Bouquets and Brick bats”

Fortunately we can walk from the apartment in Merriwa St in Gordon to The Conlan College in Pymble. It takes about 15 minutes depending on the traffic, however, I wouldn’t call it the most pleasant journey because of a the Pacific Highway and construction sites. There is also elevations to contend with too. The walkingContinue reading “Maps”

Last day of the first week here in Australia.  It’s Saturday and the start of our four days off. I thought Lucy would like a trip in to Sydney CBD so we went by train. Lucy isn’t big on doing touristy things so apart from checking out the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the opera houseContinue reading “Day 7:”

Last day of the dance week before a four day long weekend due to Australia Day on Tuesday. I drop Lucy off but don’t go in again before heading off for another 4km walk to for another walk. St Ives is a great walk for exercise but I’ve decided that I don’t have much needContinue reading “Day 6:”