Sydney Harbour at Nightfall

It's winter in Sydney.  The sun sets early.






We made our way back down to the ferry by the sky tram.

The sun would be setting as we took the ferry back to Sydney.  Nice to see it in another setting.

Koalas, Roos, Wallabies (Taronga Zoo 2)

After the bird show we continued walking through the zoo.


We got to a spot where you could walk through and see kangaroos, wallabies and emu up close.

So tell me how you really feel.

It was a lot of fun to be that close, and to actually sit beside a wallaby.














From there we came back to the Koala exhibit.  It was 
feeding time and sure enough they were much more
animated.

Update from Down Under

I have not had quick access to the internet since I went on the exchange.  It has been hard to find wi-fi hotspots.  Unfortunately I have been doing my posts on my iPhone.  My blog app crashed on my iPhone so now I am reentering posts.  I found an Apple store and have stood outside it twice to update my iPhone.  A new purpose to go to the mall.  ( I know some of you would say...."Like I need another reason."  LOL!)  Hopefully my access to wi-fi should be better as I leave the exchange.  All is good - having a great time here in Australia.  One thing for sure, as General McArthur said "I will return!".  Stay tuned for more updates.

Taronga Zoo - 1

Once at the zoo, we took the sky tram up to the entrance.  Again, more great views of the city, as well as some of the animal compounds.

Doesn't look comfortable!

First off we went to the koala exhibit.  There was little action.  The bears were quite dopey and sleeping in the trees.  I honestly don't know how some of them can sleep in the positions they take.  The idea of sleeping with my butt hanging half, or more, out of a tree does nothing for me.  But somehow they do it.  Feeding time was later in the afternoon so we thought we would come back.  Surely they would be more lively then.

This zoo is amazing.  Not only do you see a lot of animals - particularly those indigenous to Australia, you also get more great views across the harbour to the city.  

View from Bird Show

The Bird Show had been recommended by colleagues who were on the exchange.  Again, a location with great views of Sydney.

The birds were beautiful and their performances were amazing....some even hilarious.

A million dollar ride

Took the train in to Circular Quay. Came out on a level with a great view of the Harbour. One I had not seem before.

Walked to the Taronga Zoo ferry. Within a few minutes we were on our way across the harbour looking back at the city.  The view of the Bridge, Opera House and everything else were worth the cost of the whole trip.

Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge and the Opera House

Heading from the Queen Victoria Building we walked up to Hyde Park and continued up toward the harbour.  We saw lots of 'weird looking' birds, interesting trees and flowers.  Oh, and a few weird people too.  (Ooops, did I say that?)
Walked up to Circular Quay and saw the Harbour Bridge.  Continued around to the Opera House.  It is all still so beautiful as before.  We walked around the Opera House to get full advantage of the location.

Of course we poked in to a few of the shops on the Quay.

Time was moving on so we picked up the train to get back to the house.  As a result we got to experience rush hour in Sydney.  Just like any other major centre.

Tourists in Sydney (July 26)

Just after noon we headed out to Sydney on the train.
Walking to the train we stopped at the little sushi stand that I have regularly frequented while here.  Yes, Kaleigh had sushi!  Nothing radical, but sushi....

stained glass in QVB

archway in QVB

We took the train into the centre of Sydney and walked to the Queen Victoria Building.  I love that building.  The design is amazing.  What a great example of restoration of old architecture.  Most stores are out of my league for price range, but it's nice to look... and it does have a Starbucks!


Every shopping mall should look like this!