Some quick observations: yes, it WAS definitely a grueling flight but we survived. Managed to sleep some off and on. People are so friendly and helpful here. Great transportation from the airport since everything's connected and we managed to ask the right questions. Actually the TSA agent was very helpful. Took a train to circular quay where all the ferries leave from right in the middle of Darling Harbor. Took a ferry to our hotel, dropped off our bags and took another ferry back. Spent all day walking around the city ... Dylan wore me out. Not used to hills in Florida and it was very hot. They must like their water hot ... Ice was nowhere to be seen but we finally got some in a bar!
They are having the Chinese New Year celebration so all around the city were sculptures. We found most of then, and had authentic food in Chinatown. Finally figured out they not only drive on the left side but they also WALK on the left side lol. We kept going against the crowds until we had our light bulb moment!. The. Hotel we booked was Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel which was in a beautiful spot a fair distance from downtown ... we didn't check the ferry schedule carefully enough ... Lesson learned ... So had to take a bus back to the hotel but it worked out fine. Heading to the Taronga Zoo today before flying to Cairns for our dive trip. So excited!
They are having the Chinese New Year celebration so all around the city were sculptures. We found most of then, and had authentic food in Chinatown. Finally figured out they not only drive on the left side but they also WALK on the left side lol. We kept going against the crowds until we had our light bulb moment!. The. Hotel we booked was Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel which was in a beautiful spot a fair distance from downtown ... we didn't check the ferry schedule carefully enough ... Lesson learned ... So had to take a bus back to the hotel but it worked out fine. Heading to the Taronga Zoo today before flying to Cairns for our dive trip. So excited!
Stunning view of Pacific from high atop Watsons Bay ... Hotel where we stayed right off the ferry ... Chinese New Year celebration ... Chinatown ... Shopping in Sydney ... Year of the monkey tribute
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