There are fountains everywhere and cleverly, they are all designed to be interactive:
That's Calum sitting on the rock in the middle of the fountain!
Also in the bay is the Australian National Maritime Museum so we payed a visit, including going on a old HMAS Submarine and the Frigate HMAS Vampire as well as touring the museum itself.
The place is buzzing! People everywhere and such a good atmosphere. To get back to the town centre part of the harbour we get the ferry. The ferry runs like a bus service and is only $2.50 for a hop on, hop off service. The route takes us under the bridge with great views of the Opera House and the city:
When we lad we walked around to 'The Rocks' which are one of the oldest parts of town, finished in 1788, it was built by convicts brought to Australia from England and is located at the south side if the bridge. Today there is a festival called 'The Aroma' with foods and drinks from around the world in particular Turkey and the far east. Jen says she's never seen this many people in one place with such a good atmosphere. All the streets have stalls and music. Down on the front are Turkish dancers:
Calm and Jen enjoy some of the local fayre!
We chose to walk everywhere despite there being lots of steps, currently Jen is walking like she just got off a horse when climbing or descending on the steps. We think it's because of the bridge walk, either that or her undies are to tight!
After wandering we set off back to the hotel for food. Tomorrow we get picked up at 7.30am to go to the Blue Mountains for a wildlife safari. Can't wait:
We like Sydney a lot, More to follow:
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