Friday, July 26

Sydney, you sneaky city














We're here!  Our family road trip to Sydney...and we've hit the ground running...!  Planning to get as much done in our short stay here and already our memories are bursting on our first full day in this glorious city.  I must confess something though first....I wasn't "excited" about coming to Sydney as I should have been...I mean, I was excited we were all packing our bags and heading off on a family adventure but perhaps I didn't really stop to think about any excitement I had for actual Sydney....

But now that I am here...well, Sydney...what can I say!  You are one mighty fine city!  I have just been wandering around all day with my mouth agape like one of those clown games at Luna Park that you stick the ping pong balls down their gob.  My neck is turning this way and that...and that jaw just drops at every imaginable beauty.   Today we headed off on the ferry to Manly...such a gorgeous place!  We spent most of the day there...walking along the beach, enjoying the amazingly mild winter sunshine that had us Melbournians stripping down to t-shirts! An amble around the Opera House with a well earned beer along open air bar sitting back and watching the view.

Seriously Sydney...you are capturing my heart....one beat at a time!


8 comments:

  1. We look great on your camera too!! Waiting for my call... or not. If you get 10 secs free or sumthink. x

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  2. Oh, so gla you are enjoying your adventure! We love manly and use to stay here when we came home from Papua New Guinea. We loved just walking from one place to the next. Can't wait to hear more of your adventures!!! X

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  3. Beautiful photos as always. It really is a stunning city. The hubby and I lived there for a few years before we had the kiddies. I found it far too busy and noisy to live in on a permanent basis (we were inner city/glebe) but a beautiful and fun place to visit with wonderful weather all year round!

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  4. I was there last week for a conference at Darling Harbour - and I too was impressed, even though I grew up in Sydney's outer suburbs. Happy to be back on my little quiet island though. I love visiting the city...but I'm always happy to get home! It's SO much slower here.

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  5. Oh these captures are magnificent! It looks like you had a fantastic adventure. HOpe your week back home is calm and restful :) xxx

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  6. Beautiful shots! I'm afraid it's been far too long since we've to Sydney (last time was for my Pop's funeral so that doesn't really count). The kids would love to see the city properly. The harbour is pretty spectacular isn't it?

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  7. Wow. What fabulous photos. Living in Sydney, it is sometimes easy to forget what a gorgeous city it can be. Thanks for reopening my eyes.

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  8. Brenda! I think I was in Manly taking the little one to the aquarium, the same day you and your family were here exploring! Wasn't the weather sublime! So pleased you all enjoyed your trip to Sydney, she's a bit of a showoff isnt she ;-) Next time, tea and a chat perhaps?! I'd love to catch up in person. Bel xx

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