As always when we are travelling we were up early this morning and as we had packed the previous night,we checked out of the hotel by 8.00. The taxi to the airport was quicker than we had anticipated , so … Read More
Day Twenty–Seven – The Last Day in Sydney
It was just a lazy day today as we didn’t want to venture too far,so we redid some walks that we had done before and a couple of new ones. After breakfast we strolled up the hill at the back … Read More
Day Twenty-Six – An early morning swim & a good walk.
Before you get too excited we didn’t swim but watched hundreds of others doing so as today was the day for the annual Sydney Harbour swim. After hearing on the television this morning of the third shark attack in the … Read More
Day Twenty-Five – “Seven miles from Sydney….
…….and a thousand miles from care”, is a saying referring to the 7 mile ferry journey from circular quay to Manly, the trip that most Sydney residents would suggest as the single excursion one should do while in the … Read More
Day Twenty-Four – Bondi to Bronte and Beyond
Of all the beaches in the Sydney area, the one that comes to mind most readily is Bondi beach. Most of the Australians that we spoke to on the cruise suggested that we avoid it , but we felt that … Read More