Holding the Reins of the Runaway Extrovert 2013: Day 300 - Some kulcha and yummy Chinese

Off to the Australian Chamber Orchestra with Steve and friends Alan and Pieta, with lunch to kick things off at East Chinese restaurant.

Yummy food, fabulous weather and view and great company.

Steve and I at St Peters station

Lunch at East, Circular Quay with Alan and Pieta

Walked into Opera House via temporary stage for 40th anniversary concert in forecourt ...

The concert hall was packed for a performance by solo cellist Steven Isserlis who was amazing playing a piece by Dvorak and signed CDs and programs afterwards (Pieta and I got in line while Steve bought the CD). I forgot his name was Steven and at one point wanted MY Steve to look up and said "Look here Steve!", only realising at the last minute how over-familiar I sounded with Mr Isserlis! LOL Got a great pic though :)

They had an exhibition of Opera HOuse photographs outside Customs House which we checked out on the way to get Steve's mail.

And what day would be complete without a photo of Jordan, my adorbs little niece?

Holding the Reins of the Runaway Extrovert 2013: Day 229 - To market ... to market ... and the orchestra

FINALLY made it to the food markets at Ramsgate for a quick brunch with Jeff and Jane - the pastries, prepared organic meals, dips and olives and so much more were divinely yummy; and best of all Jeff and Jane know all the stall holders by name because they go each week - and some chats about career stuff ...

and then off to the City for a night at the Australian Chamber Orchestra ... wonderful as always ... and special to share something with my guy ...

Holding the Reins of the Runaway Extrovert 2013: Day 167 - Orchestra

First stop after a lovely train ride in from Lewisham station was the 2pm concert of Australian Chamber Orchestra (two Vivaldin pieces which I adored), to which Steve has a subscription, featuring the gorgeous and talented German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott ...

Then an early dinner, like 5pm (getting ready for old age! LOL) at the Sydney Opera Bar - yummy fish n chips and white wine watching a divinely beautiful sunset over the Harbour and the Bridge in particular ...