Old School Cool: Glebe

Here's even more Inner Sydney galavanting. 

Glebe

Back on Sunday I left you over in Forest Lodge. Today, we cross the border into Glebe, starting with the back paths of Jubilee Park. 

Between the gloomy skies and construction, the park was not at its best today. 

But even on a day like this, Jubilee Park still has its highlights,

from the oval,

to the walking, cycling (and scootering) paths, 

to the Anzac Bridge views, 

and waterfront. 

It's actually the waterfront and associated view that normally shines here, but things are never quite as pretty without the bright blue skies we normally enjoy in Sydney. 

On that slight disappointment, I headed into the actual suburb to begin exploring. 

Not too dissimilar to Forest Lodge before it, Glebe also enjoys heritage houses on leafy streets, 

but the nature of the houses here suggests that while the factory workers might have lived in Forest Lodge, the factory owners probably lived here. 

I continued on,

past more attractive old homes,

of various styles.

I soon caught an intriguing street sign. Down a narrow inner city street was purported to be some sort of Asian temple. Don't mind if I do. 

Apparently, this is Sze Yup Temple, a Taoist temple. 

I poked my head in through the gates but there were people around doing religiousy things so I chose not to take any photos. Incidentally, the reviews on Google of this place suggests they do an absolutely raging Chinese New Year Party. 

Anyway, I continued on through Glebe, past more fancy old homes,

and their less fancy brethren,

to return to Glebe Point Road - one of the main arteries through this suburb. 

This end of the road is still decidedly residential.

Quickly running out of synonyms for "fancy" and "old", I kept walking. 

Soon reaching the start of Glebe's commercial centre, 

albeit interspersed between the residential. 

Here there are such happening spots as this place to get your film developed, 

and an overflowing botanist,

across the road from this house named "Edith",

and many more. 

For this reason, heading towards Glebe's commercial core is a real pleasure - even when it starts raining on your head. 

Glebe's CBD fades in and out as you walk through it. On one block, you're immersed in cafes, 

and greengrocers, 

and on the next you're back in the land of terraces. 

I'm repeating myself now, but I'm finding this place very pretty. 

On I continued, 

soon finding the town square and Christmas Tree,

sitting next to endless interesting buildings. 

Such as what appears to be a crypt,

and this church I photographed extremely poorly, even by my standards. 

Occasionally, Glebe gives you really interesting angles with heritage up the wazoo, 

most notably, this apparent homage to San Francisco's Painted Ladies,

with this bright blue bicycle shop wanting to get involved in the action too. 

Hehe.

At this stage, the rain had gotten heavy,

and so I began planning my exit strategy. 

This involved staying under cover where possible

(it was not always possible)

and eventually dashing into this side street which led me into the more solid shelter (but pandemic risk) of Broadway Shopping Centre. 

Bonus mural.

Glebe: A great suburb to explore, but bring an umbrella.