A windy weekend....

The winds were wild in Sydney over the weekend. 

So when we heard about the Festival of the Winds at Bondi on Sunday, we thought it was the perfect place to see some kites in action and make the most of the weather. 

We arrived at the beach and found a parking spot fairly easily which is a rarity in Bondi on the weekend and walked down to the beach. It was a little crowded but not unbearable. 

We loved seeing the big kites against the blue sky but our favourite part was the people that had brought their own kites down to fly. It was so much fun watching parents teach their kids how to launch the kites in the wind, strings getting tangled, kites falling onto people. Lots of laughs! Everyone was having such a great time. Sometimes it really is the simple things.

We bought the boys their own "world's smallest kites" from a stall at the beach so they can fly them in our backyard. We'll make the most of this windy weather whilst it's here.

I've popped up some photos from our day below -

Sculptures By The Sea - Bondi 2016

Simon and did our annual Sculpture by the Sea walk from Bondi to Tamarama today. 

The sun was out, the crowds were minimal and it was such a great way to start to the week.

Here are a few photos I took along the way -

The Grounds by The Sea was back again this year with a new look.  The feel is of an Arizona desert house with it's pink walls and cactus garden. Loved it! We stopped halfway for a coffee and a pastry. 

They are open each night until 7pm. Such a great spot for a stroll and a drink after work.

As we walked I did notice that the amount of sculptures on display seemed less than previous years.

Not quite sure why? 

My favourites would have to be the nude man staring out to sea and the rhino in the sand.

We always walk the back streets to avoid the crowds on the way back to the car.

I love seeing the different style houses and street art.

Have you been to Sculptures by the Sea this year? Which piece was your favourite?