Before I went to Australia for the whole month of April (yes, I've just come back!), my brother joked that I would be walking there upside down with my feet dangling in the air, just like all Australians do ;) (He also said something about wombats living on trees and jumping at you when you pass by...) Standing on my two feet again and not having been attacked by hungry wombats, I'd like to share some memories.
Part 1: Sydney
I took about a hundred photos of the opera house. It's so impressive when you stand there and finally get to see it yourself! We had the loveliest weather and the shell-like roof glistened in the sun.
At Circular Quay I took a ferry to Manly (according to the guidebook the place that Sydneysiders advise you to go after you've seen all the other sights). Of course the CBD of Sydney was impressive with its skyscrapers and all the hustle and bustle of a big city, but I wanted to get to know its other side to, so ignoring my fear of seasickness (I used to get seasick very easily whenever I got on a boat) I boarded the ferry to Manly. And I wasn't disappointed:
I went to the beach and then strolled around breathing in the fresh air and being surprised at the wildlife that I encountered.
I so watched out for the penguins, but I wasn't lucky, I didn't see any :(
Walking through the city I also crossed the famous Harbour Bridge and came across Luna Park, a theme park (which looks beautiful in the dark with all its lights when you're standing at the opera house) and Paddington with its terrace houses and the beautiful little market on Saturday where they sell handmade fashion and jewelry. I also came across a pop-up thrift store in what usually is a pub (I forgot the name though).
Sydney was very beautiful, as were the other places I saw. More about those next time!
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