My Week in Sydney

Hello Family and Friends!!!!

I hope all is well with everyone back in the states.  I had a fabulous time in Sydney for the past three days exploring the city and seeing all of the sites.  I had no problem getting over jet lag, because I planned my sleep accordingly on the airplane.  The Sydney Hostel, where we stayed, was great and it was good to get a feel for the hostel system when I travel.    

The first day in Sydney we did a walking tour to get used to our new surroundings.  Then for dinner that night we ate at The Australia enjoying some good Kangaroo pizza.

The second day we had a trip to the Blue Mountains to see the three sisters.  On our way there we stop at a wild park reserve where we got to see and pet animals that are native to Australia.  While we were there we rode the steepest tram in the southern hemisphere down into the valley and then climbed over 1000 steps back up to the top.  Even though the ground was really muddy from the afternoon showers it was beautiful.  Also on our trip we got to paint a boomerang and learn about the Aborginese Culture.  After we got back from the Blue Mountains we had a quick dinner and then went to an outside movie theater to watch “My Day with Marilyn.”  It was beautiful because the screen was in the Sydney Harbor.  To the left was downtown all light up and to the right was the Opera House.  I think it is an understatement to call this just a good day.

The third day we went to Manly Beach and watched the surf competitions going on while getting a nice tan and swimming in the cold sea.  That night we went on a dinner cruise around the Sydney Harbor.  The weather was beautiful that night so is was a nice event.

I think Sydney was a great success but now I am in Melbourne and I cannot wait to see what this city has to offer me.        

~MAI~