 1 The "Fish Markets" light rail stop. The "Fish Markets" light rail stop. |
 2 Light rail heading back to Central. Light rail heading back to Central. |
 3 The Red L stands for Light Rail |
 4 Under the freeway Under the freeway |
 5 We enter the fish markets. It's a bit old and they are being relocated. We enter the fish markets. They're a bit old and are being relocated. |
 6 but, the food's good. The car park is relatively empty today. The fish markets is moving to a $250 million site in Blackwattle bay; due for completion in 2023. |
 7 I imagine this land will be “developed”, hopefully into something the public can use. |
 8 Claudio's is to right of the actual markets. These markets have been here for 50 years and have seen better days. But the food is still excellent. |
 9 A sneak peak inside one of the outlets.later on, this is where I buy the sashimi and prawns. A sneak peak inside one of the outlets. later, this is where I buy the sashimi and prawns. |
 10 The Ibis pooped everywhere and stole food from the tables. Horrible birds. The Ibis pooped everywhere and stole food from the tables. Horrible birds. |
 11 A peaceful setting A peaceful setting on Blackwattle Bay |
 12 Jenni with her new sunglasses Jenni with her new sunglasses |
 13 Glebe Island Bridge in the background This is the ANZAC Bridge. It was used in the movie “Babe” and the animals crossing the bridge were added later with CG. |
 14 One of the trawler wharves at the fish markets One of the wharves that fishing trawlers still use. |
 15 Me at a young 77. We got here ahead of the others. Me at a young 77. We arrive ahead of the others. |
 16 Jenni, Deanne Pierce and Dianne Lawson Jenni, Deanne Pierce and Dianne Lawson |
 17 The sashimi was at our end of the table because three others didn't like raw fish. The sashimi is at our end of the table because three others don't like raw fish. |
 18 Bill opens a box of calamri rings Bill opens a box of calamari rings |
 19 Bill returned with five boxes of cooked seafood. Bill returns with five boxes of cooked seafood. |
 20 Salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, calamari rings and grilled barramundi. Seaweed to the left. Salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, calamari rings and grilled barramundi. Seaweed to the left. |
 21 Andrew was once a Policeman but now works as a Deputy in the Law Courts Andrew was once a Policeman but now works as a Deputy in the Law Courts |
 22 Andrew stuck with the prawns Andrew sticks with the prawns |
 23 Bill Lawson and Andrew Pierce. Bill likes the sashimi, Andrew doesn't. Bill Lawson and Andrew Pierce. Bill likes sashimi, Andrew doesn't. |
 24 Jenni holds court Jenni holds court |
 25 Jenni, De-Ann and Dianne. Jenni, De-Ann and Dianne. |
 26 Great prawns. Great prawns. |
 27 Partly consumed. Plenty of Salmon left. Partly consumed. Plenty of Salmon left. |
 28 Tourists threw some food in the water and started a brawl. There are signs everywhere in Chinese and English saying not to feed the birds. Tourists throw some food in the water and start a brawl. There are signs everywhere in Chinese and English saying not to feed the birds. |
 29 Bird poop to give this sparkling welcome sign a touch of authenticity. Bird poop to give this sparkling welcome sign a touch of authenticity. |
 30 The world has never heard of Huon bred Atlantic salmon I doubt that the world has ever heard of Huon Atlantic salmon |
 31 between 7.5 to 8.2 per cent - of seafood sold at wholesale auction arrived by water from the local Sydney fleet and visiting vessels. Just over 50 per cent of seafood was sourced from NSW, with 12.2 per cent from Queensland, 12 per cent from New Zealand and 11.5 per cent from South Australia. The new facility will open in 2023. And so ends a a very pleasant days with some really great people. Click to return to the home page |
