Curl Curl Beach

This morning we took Rusty to a dog friendly park at Curl Curl Beach, one of Sydney's Northern Beaches. Dogs aren't allowed onto the beach itself, but there is a lagoon at the northern end of the beach which dogs are allowed to paddle in.

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Bruce throwing Rusty's ball for him

Bruce and Rusty on top of the sand dunes

Looking South East along Curl Curl Beach towards Manly

This sign didn't deter the surfers!

Middle Harbour

Today we found one of Sydney's nature reserves which does allow dogs, the Harold Reid Reserve between Crag and Castle Cove, Middle Harbour. It's amazing that only seven miles away from the city you have what feels like wilderness, aside from some rather nice boats!

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Looking down at Crag Cove from the Harold Reid Reserve lookout

Bruce and Rusty at the lookout

Heading down to the foreshore walking trail

Many steps down!

Wilderness...

Mangroves in Crag Cove

Bruce deep in thought

Rusty fishing for crabs

Good spot for a picnic

Looking out into Middle Harbour

Rusty playing on the beach

Rose Bay

Today we walked all the way to the beach at Rose Bay, where Rusty learnt to swim! We had lunch at the Lynn Park Cafe and then sat on the grass for a few hours to restore our energy before the long walk home.

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Rose Bay looking towards Sydney CBD

Sea plane! I haven't yet persuaded Bruce to go on this...

Rusty, so serious!

Bruce, also serious!

How am I going to get that stick?

Oooh it's cold!

Thanks for helping Daddy.

Get me out of this water!!

Not impressed!

Woolwich Dock

Today we drove to Woolwich and had lunch at the Woolwich Pier Hotel. Afterwards, we walked around Woolwich Dock and Clarkes Point Reserve. Rusty loved the outing!

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Bruce and Rusty at the end of Woolwich Dock.

Looking into Woolwich Dock, once the largest in Australia.

Looking out from inside the dock.

Sailing boats being refurbished.

Another sailing boat being refurbished.

Bruce and Rusty enjoying a bit of winter sunshine at Clarkes Point Reserve.

Clarkes Point Reserve looking towards Drummoyne.

Rusty

Today we adopted this little guy from a dog shelter in North Sydney.

He is a Miniature Australian Fox Terrier (Mini Foxy) and had been at the shelter for 4 years. We couldn't understand why as he is adorable and the shelter staff seemed to genuinely love him; a few even cried for joy when they heard we were adopting him!

We’ve named him Rusty and so far he’s settling in really well. His favourite past-times include lazing in the sunshine and chasing his Kong toy around the apartment.

Rusty and his Kong (stuffed with treats!)

Still trying to get the treats out.

Bored now!

Snuggling up with Daddy

Fast asleep!