Sathyajith Bhat

Sydney

Weekly Notes 22/2026

Week 22 summary - A wet Sydney week, yard makeover, meeting some friends and more.

Gaming

Revisiting Civilization VII after the Test of Time Update

A year after the original release, Firaxis has launched the Test of Time update which brings in some radical changes. But is it enough?

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Weekly Notes 21/2026

Week 21 summary - a slow, rainy week.

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Weekly Notes 20/2026

Week 20 summary - an event-full weekend.

Australia

We test drove four small/mid-size EV SUVs.

We spent a day test driving four electric vehicles - the GAC Aion V, BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5, and MG S5. Here are my thoughts on each, and which one we ultimately chose.

Sydney

Weekly Notes 19/2026

Week 19 summary - couple of major upgrades.

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Weekly Notes 18/2026

Week 18 summary - final boss conquered.

Sydney

My Australian Driving Test Experience

After 20 years behind the wheel, securing my NSW licence became a whirlwind journey of unlearning old habits, surviving a grumpy examiner, and finally conquering the infamous "Roundabout of Doom."

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Weekly Notes 17/2026

Week 17 summary - preparing for the final boss.

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Weekly Notes 16/2026

Week 16 summary - winter is here.

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Weekly Notes 15/2026

Week 15 summary - we haz batteries!

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Pendle Hill Sri Lankan food run

A Saturday food crawl in Pendle Hill: sambar vada, crispy hoppers, and filter coffee with pazhampori to finish.

Sydney

Weekly Notes 14/2026

Week 14 summary - gardening work, meeting a friend, and more.

Travel

Penrith and Yandhai Nepean Crossing

Small write up on our visit to Penrith and Yandhai Nepean Crossing

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Weekly Notes 13/2026

Week 13 summary - checking out a new town, garden upgrades, and more.

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Weekly Notes 12/2026

Week 12 summary - a quiet birthday week, a day trip and a movie screening.

travelogue

A half-day trip to Katoomba, Blue Mountains using public transport

A half-day trip from Sydney’s western suburbs to Katoomba by train — breakfast, the Three Sisters, bookshops, and a record shop visit.

birthday

The v4.1 upgrade is here...

A low-key celebration of my birthday.

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Weekly Notes 11/2026

Week 11 summary - gym wins, toilet losses.

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Weekly Notes 10/2026

Week 10 summary - swimming lessons continue and a visit from friends.

anavrin

Solar investigations

A small write up about my solar panels & solar setup.

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Weekly Notes 09/2026

Week 09 summary - thrifting and swimming.

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Weekly Notes 08/2026

Week 08 summary - Some DIY work.

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Weekly Notes 07/2026

Week 07 summary - learning to swim and drive.

weekly-notes

Weekly notes 06/2026

Week 06 summary - settling in and mowing the lawn