Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
We stopped by the Opera Bar, to sit for a morning beverage and take in the majesty of the bridge and opera house. This is one of the best views in town and we enjoyed watching the ferries come and go from Circular Quay. The metropolitan area of Sydney has a little over 5 million population and many commute into the business district by ferry. We took the city bus to the Australian Museum where we learned about Australian birds and beasts. Lord, there are lots of things this continent serves up that can kill you!
Next, we walked to St. Mary’s Cathedral where Ash Wednesday services were being held (hence no inside photos), making our way through Hyde Park to the shopping district, and then back to Circular Quay for dinner. By the time we were ready to return to the ship, the rain had started. I love to ride on top of the tender, so Marshall being the good sport, rode up there with me. Happy Valentines Day!
Next stop in two days: Melbourne, AUS
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Tenders awaiting disembarking passengers.
Sydney at night.
The Island Princess, moored in Sydney harbor.
Hyde Park is full of London Plane's (Platanus × acerifolia).
View of St. Mary's Cathedral from Hyde Park.
Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park, Sydney
Sydney Tower is the tallest structure in Sydney, standing at 1014ft.
Australian Ibises in Hyde Park.
Construction for St. Mary's Cathedral began in 1821 and was completed in 1928.
St. Mary's Cathedral
Though extinct, he's still scary!
The people mover coming along side the Island Princess.
The Sydney harbor "people mover" held 250 people compared to the tender which holds about 100.
Preparing the tender for passengers.
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Wow…what a day!
Totally understand the riding up top😁
Love your blog❤️
Curious why you couldn’t dock in Sydney? They have so many piers suitable for cruise ships….
Actually, we were told there is only one that fits most cruise ships (at Circular Quay) and we didn’t get it. All the other berths are for the ferries.
great pics!