Monday, September 12, 2011

Sydney

Peter was awarded "Rookie of the year" with Bankwest so that meant we were invited on a trip to Hayman Island with all the other award winners. As we had to fly to Sydney first for a connecting flight we decided to go earlier and spent a few nights there. So we travelled on my birthday, Janelle met us at the airport before we left...We had a good flight over and then caught a taxi to our acomodation at the Four Points Sheraton. After checking in we walked over to Darling Harbour for dinner. Then found a little birthday cake for me...As it was dark when we had arrived it was nice to see our lovely view the next morning...After a nice big breakfast we walked down to the Rocks area passing all sorts of characters...We found the big markets and spent some time (and money!) wandering there...Had a walk around taking the major attractions...Found the restaurant "Baroque" which was featured on SBS show French Food Safari and tasted the salted caramel macaroons that were featured (delicious)...After a bit of lunch we caught to ferry over to Luna Park...
We didn't have time to queue for any rides but had an icecream and enjoyed the atmosophere...Then it was time for our bridge climb. We found the starting place and it took ages to fill out the paperwork, get breathalised, put all the gear on, test headsets and hear all the safety rules but we eventually got going. It was a great climb and the views from the top were fantastic... It was a bit chilly coming down as the wind had picked up. Next we walked for ages to find David Jones that was still open quite late on a Sunday to find some makeup for Sarah. I am glad we went looking as the whole makeup section had a huge floral display set up for spring and smell of the the flowers was beautiful...Even the lifts were decorated...And I loved the window displays...A lap on the monorail then I lovely big buffet dinner in the motel restaurant capped off our day in Sydney. Next morning we were up early to catch a taxi (non-stop talking one!) to the airport for our flight to Hamilton Isand. So many planes coming and going...

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