Sydney is well-known for it's harbor but pictures can not give true justice to the beauty compared thru our own eyes ~ it's more than breathtakingly gorgeous!
We ended our cruise here and just wished we had more than one day to spend. There is so much to see and do. Cosmopolitan Sydney has so much to offer and fantastic shopping is certainly one of the highlights. One could literally shop everyday all day for 3 months and not make a dent.
We were especially looking for an official canvas Bush hat and while not finding many hatteries, I ask a gentleman where to go. He locked his arm in mine and said in that awesome accent "Come on Mate, I'll show you right where it is!" And off we went at a brisk pace. I'm looking over my shoulder to make sure B is behind me as this fine Aussie is on a mission. And sure enough, right to the hat shop we went! "G'day" we heard amongst our thanks and he was gone in a flash.
We took the Harbor "3 Hour" Tour (sing with me from Gilligan's Island) ~ Beautiful Saturday with sailboats! But don't capsize cuz there are sharks a plenty here ~ in fact, all the beaches are netted. Sugarloaf Bay is the most shark infested ~ not sure I'd be brave enough for a dip.
We didn't have time to walk the famous Harbor Bridge or even by taxi nor visit the Opera House. But snapped pictures as we passed by on the Harbor Tour. See how close we docked to the bridge?
Our hotel is odd, we have to insert our key card for any power to work! All the potties on this entire trip including ship are shut lid and push button on top. No handles, just buttons.
We ran out in the pouring rain to the nearby Porterhouse Pub for dinner. The Pubs here are not like a 'nightclub' in the States. Very quaint, rustic with brick arches and Irish. As the evening wears on a little rowdier with more people, more beer and more laughter. But no one is drunk nor trying to pick a fight. Forgot the camera with the rain but here are some pics from the net. Great food and atmosphere, stop by if you are in the area.
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