I have wanted to create this post for some time as I have a real love for doors, as strange as that may sound. I really like anything quaint, so if I see a door remotely quaint, I cannot help but admire it. I thought I would do a blog series showcasing doors in and around Sydney, just a few at a time. Whenever I see a door worth showcasing, I will add it to my list of Doors of WordPress. I may even display doors from other parts of the country or even other countries too. Please let me know what you think βΊοΈ. I have numbered them and added their general location.
Ps. I have realised that it may not even be the door that I love but it could also be the entrance or even the building.
1 – Hunter Valley 2 – Surry Hills3 – North Bondi4 – Paddington 5 – Taylor Square (open door π)
Thanks for checking out my doors and please let me know which was your favourite?!
Wayne βπ½
Pps. I have just been informed by other amazing bloggers that there are others writing posts about doors and buildings. I am so excited to see these and join the doors community βΊοΈ. Join me in checking out the below sites.
For this post I want to simply show case these amazing trees here in Sydney. I have been a huge fan of Jacarandas since arriving in Australia over 4 years ago. I think itβs the colour of the trees that make them so special and the fact that I had never seen them before. The season starts around mid October until mid November and it really provides that sense of spring being in the air and a gentle reminder that it is almost summer here.
Although itβs easy to think of these trees being native to Australia, they are interestingly a tree originally from South America, predominantly Argentina. If you want some more info on this tree you can find more info here.
These trees, presumably because of their attractive purple/blueish colour have become increasingly popular with social media people, all vying for that perfect snap or selfie. This is great to see people taking such an interest (me included), however, it can prove difficult at times to take some pictures without any other people photo bombing π.
I will show you some of my Jacarandas snaps over the last few years and where they were taken. The good thing is, there are lots of places that Jacarandas can be found ππΌ.
If youβre looking for a grove of Jacaranda trees, McDougall Street in Kirribilli is a popular spot for bloggers and social media people.
I think the trees found near Como Hotel in Como, NSW, are pretty special, as are those found at Hogben Park in Kogerah. If youβre simply looking for a random tree or two, you can see these in many different streets in and around Sydney. I see a lot of them where I live in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
Como
Como Hotel
Como
Hogben Park, Kogerah
Hogben Park, Kogerah
Best spots for more than 1 Jacaranda tree
Paddington
Randwick
Woollahra
Woollahra
You can find lots of these trees in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney Croydon
You can find them in lots of other Sydney suburbs, for example, Croydon.
I hope you all have the chance to see a Jacaranda this season and if not, at least you can see them here π€. Thanks for taking an interest in my love for the Jacaranda tree!!
The most epic tree I ever did see π or is it a plant? Does anyone know what we call this fine specimen? I was honestly so delighted to have seen this today. Itβs a really stunning tree (or plant). I think it also really stands out due to the white wall behind it. Itβs the little things in life, am I right?! βΊοΈ
Have a lovely Sunday everyone, wherever you are in the world.
Wayne βπ½
Ps. Post update: apparently this tree is in fact Bougainvillea. Confirmed by my WordPress and Instagram friends. Thanks everyone βΊοΈ