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Sydney Harbor Bridge
Or formerly called "The Coat hanger" by the locals Here we are, arrived in Sydney. As I read from some articles, the most appropriate words to describe Sydney would be cosmopolitan, diverse, energetic, and easygoing. I just can’t wait to prove the opinion!
My first impression of the city was unstable weather. We arrived in the middle of rain with cold and windy situation. During our trip in Sydney we stay at our friend Luki’s house, but we weren’t very sure about the location and how to get there especially with our baggage which marked “Heavy” by Virgin Blue airline. Ouch! Luckily, Luki picked us at the airport. It took us approximately 45 minutes to get to Luki’s house. Arrived at the house, we met the rest of the family, Dea and Reza, such a lovable, warm, and caring family. We had dinner with spicy fried chicken and Blueberry Cheesecake made by Dea. Hmmm.. Dea really understands how to please us 😉))
The next day, we decided to taste a little bit of Sydney. But previously, Angga and I were surprised by our lunch menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu made by Dea. Hmmm, everything are getting more and more comfortable in Sydney 😉) Then Dea took us to the
Chicken Cordon Bleu, made by Dea
Now I know where my extra 6 kilos come from ;)) main part of the city or formerly known as Central Business District (CBD). We went there by bus and stop at Townhall station next to Queen Victoria Building (QVB) as our first destination. QVB is a roman style building build on 1898. It was originally markets downstairs and offices upstairs but nowadays it transforms to be a unique shopping centre and tourist attraction. We had coffee and continue sightseeing to Darling Harbor, harbor full of restaurants and buildings which reflects it self to the water. It was awesome in the night! It took us 10 minutes walking thru the Market Street from QVB to Darling Harbor.
On Friday, we decided to continue sightseeing around the city. We made lunch appointment with our friends Amyrah and Dela at The Rocks. But previously Angga and I walk around Circular Quay and Sydney Harbor. Circular Quay is the city’s ferry terminal which has many cafes to enjoy coffee, or just sit back and relax at the park watching boats and ferries. That day was special, as Australia was celebrating Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day. There was a big parade in the city joined by soldiers who mostly participated on
Queen Victoria Building
Old Building in the Modern World the World War II and most of them are approximately 70 years old wearing uniforms. From Circular Quay, we enjoy perfect panorama of Sydney Harbor Bridge, the world’s widest long-span bridge. Made on 1932, the bridge has eight road lanes, and two railways. Actually, tourist may walk at the top of the bridge. But considering it has 200 steps with cold and windy weather, we decided not to go the top. We continued walking to The Rocks, shopping area with its old buildings next to Circular Quay. The buildings have Old European Style, but surprisingly, it was Sydney’s original Chinatown in the 1900’s. Looking at the old stores, I could imagine the situation in the old days. Especially with everyone walking around using uniforms related with ANZAC on that day 😉) There were plenty of shops and cafes with 1900’s setting to explore at The Rocks, complete with its narrow bricks streets. But we were so hungry so we straightly walk to Pancake on The Rocks, name of restaurant where we had lunch appointment. As I heard from most of my friends who visited Sydney, this restaurants is a “must try” restaurant with its specialty= Pancake. I ordered Beef Ribs
Inside QVB
Genuine old victorian style building Steak and Pancake. For me, the Beef Ribs is very tasty, but I don’t think the pancake is special. Probably because I don’t really like Pancakes, that’s why. Compare to the pancake, I like Giorgio’s Sticky Date pudding at Melbourne or Max Brenner’s Tutti Fruity Waffle. Pancake on The Rocks is never closed (as they open 24/7) and always full in the lunch or dinner time so it made the visitors queue outside the restaurant. Finished our lunch, we continued sightseeing to Sydney Opera House, the most recognizable building in Sydney. The building designed by a Danish architect Joern Utzon who won design competition on 1959 and it took 14 years to build the masterpiece. Then we visited Manly beach to have sunset. We use ferry and it took us approximately 20 minutes trip from Circular Quay.
It was quite a tiring day, but for sure we had fun. Yet, we have to prepare ourselves for the next trip on the next day: Taronga Zoo! 😉
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Now I know what caused you chubby :) 6 kilos? he he he. That right most upper photo composition is fabulous. CMIW The Rocks pancake is also available at Circular Quay ~ that what my friend advertised me. In overall, OZ is very interesting to explore (as far as not mixed with business trip :) ). Maybe a land travel from Alice Spring to Adelaide is worth it to try? Wanna join? Bindi has shown me how :) Or Scuba Diving at Great Barrier Reef? That's all divers want to feel.