After a pretty smooth flight, where i actually managed to catch quite a bit of sleep, I am finally here, Sydney, Australia, city of the famous Opera house, the harbor bridge and kangaroo steaks. :-) Wow, what a first day. After arriving early at 7:15 am I caught the shuttle to check into my new home, the Blue Parrot Backpacker in Kings Cross, Sydney. After getting to know my new roomates, taking a shower, and changing into tevas, shorts and a tan-top (it is truely summer here, about 88 F or 28 C), it was off to explore the city. In a nutshell, I managed to see the beautiful Botanical Gardens on my way to the harbor, and came upon the breathtaking view of the bridge and the opera house upon exiting the Garden. WOW, just
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