We are now back on Parramatta Road heading west having just left the city. This a typical street scene, you can just see the awnings which are over most of the shopping strips giving protection from sun and rain. On the right can also be seen the lacy wrought iron work to the balconies. I heard that a much of this wrought iron came over from the UK in the early days as ship's ballast.
We are now in Petersham just outside of the city. Every suburb has a pub named after it. Don't think anyone would be seen dead in this dive. But, upon reflection, this is quite possible.
Having travelled the full length of Parramatta Road, you've guessed it, we are now at Parramatta and have taken a right hand turn on to Church Street, known as Auto Alley. All the car yards are here new and used. The ultimate in bad taste with balloons, bunting, flags and banners everywhere. The photo does not do it justice. In fact the whole length of Parramatta Road is a spasmodic Auto Alley. It is like a very long bottom end of Deansgate as I new it, er, like over forty years ago.
Hope you enjoyed the views of Sydney, they give an idea of what our older suburbs look like.
Bye for now
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