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Published: July 21st 2012
Two months in Sydney and it's gone in a flash. When I first moved here I thought I would be able to update this blog with all sorts of interesting adventures, however in reality all I can boast of is having found somewhere to live, organised some furniture, and gone to work. A lot.
However I have no complaints at all, and I am making new discoveries every day.
I have a gorgeous apartment in Potts Point, with an incredible view over the city. I look over the Woolloomooloo wharf, over to the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. This view was the real drawcard for the apartment, and admiring the view with a glass of wine at the end of the day is a very good way to make your cares melt away.
Potts Point is a small suburb a few minutes walk from Kings Cross. "The Cross" as it generally known as, is a red light district and late night clubbing destination, meaning that it is full of very interesting sights at any time of day or night! It's five minutes from my apartment in one direction, however a few minutes walk in another direction
are the restaurants, cafes and boutiques of Potts Point. It's a tiny suburb, not more than 1 kilometre long by 200 metres wide, however one of the most densely populated suburbs in Australia. The proximity to Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay make it cosmopolitan, vibrant and a really exciting place to live.
I am slowly getting to see a little bit more of the city. For starters, my walk to work takes me past the Woolloomooloo finger wharf, up through the botanic gardens to Martin Place, and through the city. Then if I ever get a chance to go out at lunch, it's only a pleasant ten minute stroll down to Circular Quay and The Rocks.
Not long after I moved to Sydney, I had a lovely evening in Circular Quay at the
Vivid lights festival . This festival was incredible, using light installations projected onto the Opera House, the bridge and the Contemporary Art Museum, it was colourful, creative and very clever. We finished off with a snack and a drink at one of the bars at the bottom of the Opera House. A lovely night out.
When I first arrived I stayed with some very patient
friends in Surry Hills for several weeks while I got myself organised. Another inner-city suburb jam packed with cafes, bars and restaurants, I had several very happy weeks there exploring Surry Hills and the surrounding suburbs of Paddington and Redfern. It was nice and close to the city, with a very relaxing walk through Hyde Park to work. Hyde Park, on the outskirts of the city, is a lovely green oasis. I discovered however that it also had some interesting wildlife. I stumbled across some very brazen possums most nights on the walk home. However it wasn't unusual to come across some very large plump rats as well!
Paddington is home to the famous
Paddington Markets, 200 stalls of local fashion, design, jewellery, art, food......It's on every Saturday morning and is well worth the visit. I managed to resist nearly all temptations, however did fall victim to some outrageously good dark chocolate. I had many good intentions to bring home to my generous hosts but I'm a little embarassed to say that I gobbled the lot myself.
More recently I have discovered another Saturday market, the
Eveleigh Farmers Market, a farmers market in Darlington and a few minutes walk from the
Redfern train station. What a treat this was! Jam packed with delicious food from local producers, I spent a very happy couple of hours there, and came home laden with cheese, steak, chicken, fresh vegetables, flowers, chocolate raspberry brownie, home made bircher muesli.... While there I had breakfast on the go and an excellent coffee. It was only because I had run out of bag space, not to mention money, that I didn't come back with more!
So in a few short months life has changed radically, but I'm excited about having so many new sights to see and places to discover. I'm looking forward to the warmer weather kicking in, but all up I can say that I am loving life in Sydney thus far!
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Brigitte
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Lovely to spend time with you this week in your new City and my old City, keep exploring there's so much to see xx