Sunday 29 November 2015

The Big Adventure - Week Two: Sydney

Monday 23rd November:
Despite my cold, I have tried to get out and about.   But I gave up today, and spend most of the day indoors.   I am hoping that I can finally shake off this cold.


Tuesday 24th November:
The cold is no better, but we had booked a day tour of the Hunter Valley vineyards, so I had to get up and go out.   By the time we had finished our second session of wine tasting, my cold was much improved!    All those tablets and lozenges did not work - but a few glasses of wine did the business.   Despite the longish journey to and from the Hunter Valley, today was an excellent day.   Our guide, Sasha, was excellent and it was good to get our of Sydney into the countryside.   Non only did we taste a huge variety of wines, but we also learned a lot.   An educational day.














Wednesday 25th November:
We had a quiet, museum day.   This morning we went to the Australia Museum, which is about the geology, geography, fauna and flora of this nation.    Then we headed for the Museum of Modern Art, which had a mixed selection of exhibits.

Thursday 26th November:
After a day at the Andrew Charlton pool, we went back to the same area this evening.   P&O had 5 cruise boats in the harbour and celebrated by providing an excellent firework display.














Friday 27th November:
Today I went off to the Australian Golf Club to watch the Australian Open Golf Championship.   Really enjoyable.   I followed Jordan Speith and Lee Westwood for a few holes and then just generally followed a number of groups at specific holes.  There was some good golf being played - and some not so good.   The eventual winner was Australian, Michael Jones.














Saturday 28th November:
We are staying in an apartment using airbnb.   This evening there was a Christmas BBQ for residents and we were allowed to go.    It was fun meeting some of the permanent residents, and the food and drink were plentiful.

Sunday 29th November:
An enjoyable day in Manly.    The ferry to Manly must be one of the best communing rides anywhere in the world.  We then took the bus to Dee Why beach where we had lunch.   Then  we went back to Manly and had a walk along the beach before taking the ferry back to Circular Quay.    A nice relaxing day.


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