![Talk on “Elements of a networked urbanism”, Peter Greenfield, speaking at OCAD Toronto. Presentation at a college of design started with 1999 history on (web) user experience and ubiquitous computing, eras through which I was active mid-career in the information technology industry. Looking forward, I don’t require convincing (Toronto, Wednesday) 20101110 1800](http://36.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lboz4aTU8H1qzaxf4o1_500.jpg)
![Rainy day in old Toronto neighbourhood, too wet for children, only users are a man with two dogs. Parkette north of King Street at deadend of Sackville Street (Toronto, Sunday) 20101114 1615](http://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbzt53V3e51qzaxf4o1_500.jpg)
![Salt Lake Art Center view of lower gallery showing “Go West”, an exhibition of 20 contemporary artists. Opportunity for a minor diversion, when planned ahead. It is just across the street from the hotel where I am staying (Salt Lake City) 20101117 1720](http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lc22hpjkYJ1qzaxf4o1_500.jpg)
Walking away from the ferry wharf, the pedestrian promenade to the beach is called The Corso. On a Sunday morning in a Sydney winter, the benches were empty.
The children’s playground had a few climbing on the equipment.
Fountains emerging from the sidewalk would be more popular if more children were around.
After a short stroll, we arrived at Manly Beach, which faces northeast into the Tasman Sea.
Our sons, feeling the effects of jet lag, were happy to sit on the step and look out to the sea.
A hardy group of surfers dressed in wet suits were patient waiting for big waves. Continue reading “2009/07/05 Manly, North Head, Manly Ferry, King’s Cross“
There was a broad selection of didgeridoos, which our sons didn’t recognize.
The shopkeeper accommodated us with a demonstration.
The pots and paintings were interesting, but not the style likely for our livingroom.
Taking a print back on plane might have been manageable, if we wanted to carry a packing tube.
Coming out of the basement storefront, we walked back into the brilliant sunlight.
Wynyard Park was shaded by trees and surrounded by high rise towers.
In the square, the statue of John Dunmore Lang commemorates a prominent 19th century Presbyterian clergyman. Continue reading “2009/07/04 Wynyard, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour“