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February 6th 2010
Published: February 14th 2010
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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie-We arrived in Sydney, Australia early today under overcast, windy and rainy conditions. This ends the first segment of the cruise and begins the second. As we approach the Darling Harbor an early morning sailboat is almost sail in the water with the wind whipping. The Opera House and the Harbor Bridge are in sight! After the ship is docked in a familiar place right across fr... Read Full Entry



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Cafe SydneyCafe Sydney
Cafe Sydney
While in Sydney we decided to have dinner out and were able to get reservations at Cafe Sydney. It is not far from the ship but was raining, so we took a cab. It's on the 5th floor of the Customs House building.
The RestaurantThe Restaurant
The Restaurant
This is the restaurant portion. We ordered a Long Island Ice Tea to start. When they came, after our first sip we looked at each other and said, "Where's the booze?". After finding the server and asking the same question, he let us know that Australia has liquor content restrictions in drinks...and they weren't cheap! We changed to wine.
Bon ApetitBon Apetit
Bon Apetit
We toast to a fabulous trip!
The Lovely Annette!The Lovely Annette!
The Lovely Annette!
Here's to a great meal!
Our Ship From the RestaurantOur Ship From the Restaurant
Our Ship From the Restaurant
From where we were seated, we could see the ship and Harbor Bridge.
Night at the Opera HouseNight at the Opera House
Night at the Opera House
This was taken from our balcony. A spectacular sight at night!
Fire PracticeFire Practice
Fire Practice
Several of the crew practice dealing with a fire.
Go Through It AgainGo Through It Again
Go Through It Again
They discuss how to deal with a situation.
Cool Street LightCool Street Light
Cool Street Light
This street light in The Rocks area is made of plastic water bottles.
Voyager and the BridgeVoyager and the Bridge
Voyager and the Bridge
The ship with the Harbor Bridge in the background.
Market City in ChinatownMarket City in Chinatown
Market City in Chinatown
After we got off the city shuttle we went into Market City and after searching, found Paddy's Market downstairs.
Paddy's MarketPaddy's Market
Paddy's Market
This is the produce section of the market. There were tons of different venders.
Chinatown Street EntertainersChinatown Street Entertainers
Chinatown Street Entertainers
Entertaining the crowds as they leave Paddy's Market.
Queen Victoria BuildingQueen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
A very nice multi-floor shopping mall.
ClockClock
Clock
This is an elaborate clock that hangs in the Queen Victoria Building.
We Stop for a BiteWe Stop for a Bite
We Stop for a Bite
We enjoyed a bit of lunch and a couple Coke Zeros.
The StrandThe Strand
The Strand
On our way back to the ship we stopped at The Strand, another very nice shopping area.
Night Over the Harbor BridgeNight Over the Harbor Bridge
Night Over the Harbor Bridge
As we set to depart Sydney, the bridge looks spectacular!



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