We have been entranced by Sydney. This really is an impressive, smart, attractive and friendly city, set around its large, scenic harbor. The architecture is interesting and varied, with some districts exhibiting something like a classic colonial style, while others have dramatic modern styles, exemplified beyond all in the Opera House. Our hotel is in the charming, rather select district of Kirribilli, which is just a short ferry ride across from the Circular Quay, the centre point of the city. From this base we have been able to explore a large part of this dispersed city, making good use of our public transport rover ticket. On our first full day after the parade and all the celebrations ,we walked the full length of the famous harbor bridge, lunched in Darling harbor, saw the Opera House at
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