It was like stepping back in time, where we stayed at the Royal Automobile Club, while in Sydney.
The evening we arrived, we walked along the red carpet, and felt like how movie stars must feel, going to a special event. Only to be told that a wedding was taking place later on.
Well it seemed special while it lasted and we were free to dream.
Situated right near Circular Quay, we looked out towards the busy harbour with boats coming and going all the time and the trains rumbled along the tracks close by and we could see the Harbour bridge out the window, this was a fun place to stay .
Double glazed glass is wonderful, making our bedroom very quiet, with all the noise going on outside.
The evening we arrived, we walked along the red carpet, and felt like how movie stars must feel, going to a special event. Only to be told that a wedding was taking place later on.
Well it seemed special while it lasted and we were free to dream.
Situated right near Circular Quay, we looked out towards the busy harbour with boats coming and going all the time and the trains rumbled along the tracks close by and we could see the Harbour bridge out the window, this was a fun place to stay .
Double glazed glass is wonderful, making our bedroom very quiet, with all the noise going on outside.
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| Come inside and I will show you around... the grand lounge was magnificent and I loved the sparkly chandelier and the gorgeous glass dome ceiling |
The photos really do not this gorgeous place justice, as everything was so ornate and on a grand scale.
Next I will show you the reading room and a few more photos, from around Sydney.
I am now going to go back, to stripping some more of the old wallpaper off the lounge walls. When we did the wallpapering all those years ago, we made sure that it was going to last and stay put!
Happy weekend, dear friends
Hugs
Carolyn
Oh, wow, how beautiful!!! Such grandeur *sigh*
ReplyDeleteHa ha, well, you did a great job putting the wallpaper up!! Stripping wallpaper is not fun . . . but it will be well worth it once you get it off and paint!!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Oh, I am KNOW it has to be a BEAUTIFUL PLACE DEAREST!!!! I see things that take my breath away,but my camera cannot capture. But our hearts are the best cameras that record such inspiration!! Thank you for visiting me. Anita
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ReplyDeleteBest regards from Paris,
Pierre
It looks absolutely stunning! Too bad a wedding took place that evening. Although it seems like you got quite the eyefull :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Carolyn,
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful house and place!
Have a happy weekend, my friend!
Sending love and hugs
claudia
Dearest Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to read that you have stayed there! On Monday, August 30, 1993 we had dinner there with friends. That trip we made because Pieter did lecture at the Conference Centre in Darling Harbour. The Royal Automobile Club is at 89 Macquarie Street in Sydney...
Thanks for bringing back fond memories from Sydney!!!
Love to you,
Mariette
So nice places you visit, always exciting to see your photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend
Hugs
AnnaMaria
It must be a fantastic place to visit!
ReplyDeletehope you are feeling much better
and getting ready to enjoy a
beautiful week end:))best wishes*
your*visit* always a pleasure...
It looks wonderful Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed your weekend in Sydney.
Now back to reality I guess if you're stripping wallpaper!!
Wishing you a relaxed Waitangi weekend - hope it's sunny and NOT windy!
Shane
Hi dear Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely pics. I'm so sorry I missed your stay in Sydney - I've been away from my computer (my lifeline to the outside world!)
Hope the decorating's going well and you can have a rest this weekend!
Hugs
XOXO Lola & Nora:)
It looks such a magnificent place to stay. You both would have felt very special. Thanks for the photos.
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Kay
Hello, Draffin Bears.
ReplyDeleteThe coldest winter will be melted by your warm heart.
The works gently accept all visitors.
I praise your creative art sense.
The prayer for all peace.
Have a good weekend.
From Japan, ruma ❃
What a beautiful place to visit !!......love your pictures!!...happy weekend....xxx...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture's, it looks great!
ReplyDeletegreetz from a white Holland,
Renny
Nice photos.:-) Stina
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend. Thanks for taking me on your tour of Sydney.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs and smiles across the miles.
Love Jeanne
Ah, what a wonderful place to visit and the chandelier and dome ceiling are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to visit such a grand building in Sydney.
I expect quite a few famous people have stayed there too!
Thank you for sharing lovely images of your travels.
Have a great weekend,
Jo. xx
Well, the photos are gorgeous, and if you say they do not do the place justice, then WOW! I think I could have stayed indoors all day just to stare at that ceiling.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the wallpaper. Put some muscle into it! :)
Oh my, Carolyn...you were spoiled! What a lovely place...I love stained glass and that chandelier is gorgeous! you must have felt like a queen. So glad you had such a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteI feel you pain...taking down wallpaper is such a job...I'll be doing that later this spring. The end result will be worth all of your work.
Have a happy weekend!
Nancy xo
Happy Anniversary Carolyn. I was thinking about you yesterday. Oh Sydney, I love it there, and that hotel is stunning. I read your first post and I love your photographs. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteKaren
It looks stunning inside!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a beautiful place. No doubt your anniversary was extra special. Have a great weekend. Tammy
ReplyDeleteCiao cara.
ReplyDeleteGrazie delle belle fotografie.
Ho vissuto con te un attimo di queste meraviglie su cui hai accentrato l'attenzione.
Baci di cuore.
Kisses and HUGS! ;o) NI
Have a nice w.e!
Happy Anniversary! Oh, Carolyn, what a glamourous place!! And perfect for an anniversary.. I guess if you can't get to Paris for the weekend, this is the next best, huh? [ but let's TRY TO GET TO PARIS, OKAY???? :)))}
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dawne
Wow - we should have arranged to meet you there - looks well swank!
ReplyDelete(never been myself)
Hope you enjoyed your brief stay - you got the only glimmer of sun we've had for weeks (1 hot morning then constant rain since you left)
Love to take a ferry ride to your part of the world soon
Carolyn, This place is absolutely gorgeous and I can only imagine what it must be like to see in person and/or actually stay there!!!! What a treat that would be.
ReplyDeleteI so like the colors in the ceiling and that chandy is out of this world beautiful.
Thank you for sharing this with me in cyberspace.
Always a treat to hear from you,
d
Hello, Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very beautiful blog! It is a wonderful place to visit. I love the ceiling and hanging lamp.
Thank you for your visit my world and joining me. I love Victorian arts too!
RedRose
Dear Carolyn
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place and photos!!! You lucky lady you... So happy you enjoyed your stay.
Thank you so much for wandering over to meet Mick...
Enjoy your weekend
Penny
Hi Carolyn, What a treat to stay in such an elegant place – the view must have been mesmerizing. And then to return to stripping wallpaper – well, that's how life goes, isn't it? :) Hoping this finds you very well and taking a relaxing break now and then from the renovations. xo – g
ReplyDeleteDear Carolyn
ReplyDeleteWow.... what a beautiful place!
Thank you very much for the nice comment on my blog.
I wish you a happy Sunday and a good start in the new week.
Hugs Yvonne
Oh my! It looks absolutely gorgeous Carolyn ..... And to arrive to a red carpet welcome ( albeit for some-one else ) you must have felt very special. I'm so pleased you had such a wonderful time in beautiful Sydney...keep safe xx
ReplyDeletewhat a magnificent building!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous hotel! Why is it called the Royal Automobile Club? The fancy filigree on the ceiling especially delights me to see!!! So thank you for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteI think the red carpet is always waiting for you, Carolyn!!
xox
Constance
It must have been an unforgettable stay, that ceiling with the chandelier is amazing;)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer Carolyn and send us some warm sunshine please;))
xoxo
beautiful!Have a nice evening!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Faby
What an amazing locale!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these gorgeous pics, darling!
xoxox,
CC
What a lovely place to stay!
ReplyDeletePomona x
So glad you had a lovely trip. I hope I have the opportunity to visit Australia one day. And you're right that the camera just doesn't do justice to some extraordinarily beautiful things - even nature. Some things we just have to enjoy in our hearts. And thanks for your well wishes for my mom. Tough weekend, but time heals most things so I'm hopeful she'll feel better soon.
ReplyDeletexo,
Lynn at Cottage and Creek
Hi Carolyn, WOW what a beautiful and grand place to stay. I love your pics. You always take the best pictures.
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to ask you how you have been feeling since you had swollen glands?
Also, I am so enjoying the thank you gifts you sent to me. Thank you again so much.
Well I hope the wallpaper removal goes quickly, buy it does not sound like it? I have been there and I know it is an awful job. But the outcome when you are finished will be fantastic. Have fun!
Big hugs for a great week.
Celestina Marie
Dear Carolyn
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the nice comment on my blog.
I wish you a good start in the new week and send you a lot of greetings from Switzerland.
Hugs Yvonne
WOW, Carolyne, this looks like the perfect place to celebrate! Beauty is always so uplifting. I hope it carries you into a lovely week ahead sweet one!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a beautiful place!have a nice week!Dorota
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh is that stunning! You visit the most wonderful places!
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