Sydney

Our anniversary weekend was wonderful. We spent two days exploring and rediscovering this beautiful city. Our hotel was right in Darling Harbour and because we used our loyalty points it only cost us $58 for the two nights. The room was small but the view was spectacular.

The view from our room

On Saturday afternoon we walked around Darling Harbour. Then we indulged in a spot of people watching while enjoying a cool drink. It is such a busy vibrant place.

 Darling Harbour just before sunset

After a nice breakfast at our hotel we walked over Pyrmont Bridge to the Queen Victoria Building. I love this old building with it's beautiful mosaic floors and towering domes.

Pyrmont Bridge

The Queen Victoria Building decorated for spring

There is no trip to Sydney without a ride on the Manly ferry. It was a gorgeous sunny day and there were yachts all over the harbour. The Opera House sails were glittering in the sunshine.

At Manly PH and I enjoyed a walk and an ice cream before getting back on the ferry. There were so many people out and about for Fathers Day. It was lovely to see all the families enjoying themselves.

These two where having bath in the fountain at Martin Place

After such a big day we had a light dinner at our hotel and an early night. Poor PH is still complaining about his calve muscles hurting. He is not used to walking so far. Out to the shed is his preferred distance.

I am so thankful there are no Haigh Chocolate shops in Brisbane. I just can't resist them.

My favourites 

It was a long trip home and I was a bit nervous of the last section between Warwick and Stanthorpe which I call the road of bones because of all the kangaroos. I think next time we will stay with one of our children on the Gold Coast. It will save us the parking fees and we'd get to spend some time with them.

I hope you enjoyed seeing a little of Sydney. We love to travel and now we love coming home to our little acreage. I'll be off again tomorrow. It's my grandson's 18th this weekend so I'm couch surfing for five nights. Two with my cousin Lyn down near Murwillumbah and three staying at my daughters. PH will join me on Saturday for the big BBQ lunch. I love spending time with my family and friends, I miss them all so much. I'm lucky it's not too far to drive. It must be hard for families separated by states or countries.