Opera House

Day 2 - Sydney (Opera House, Bridge et al)

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September 20th 2009
Woke up at funny o’clock with some bizarre jet lag - first time I’ve seen 0400 for a while. Eventually got up at 6.30am and ordered some room service. A lovely continental breakfast for 1 actually served 2 of us. Headed out for Manly ferry from Circular Quay. Arrived in Manly and headed up to beach for while and chilled out. Walked up and down the beach soaking in the sun and the views. Heade ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more