Sightseeing in Sydney Continued

Sydney Harbour -

Sydney Harbor is iconic.  The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iron bridge, nicknamed “The Coathanger" and the Sydney Opera House are two landmarks that let you know you’re in Sydney.  The story of the Opera House is interesting and worth reading little bit about – History Long Version, History FAQ Short Version. 

 

As seen from the Harbour Cat - Public Transportation Boat

The Public Transportation in Sydney is amazing.  It's clean, efficient, easy to use, and cost effective.  There is a wide variety of options; buses, trains, and boats.  During our stay we used all of the options of getting around.  Using public transportation also allows one to get a different feel for the city that you're in.  Sydney has a very diverse population and it isn't more evident then when you ride the train. 

The harbor is also very busy with cruise ships docking.  Every day we visited the city there was a different ship in port. 

Ann & Clive's cruise ship 

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Sydney is also home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.  On our second and third day going into the city Wilson and I took the time to explore a few of the more famous beaches; Manly, Shelly (Manly), and Bondi.  Bondi Beach is actually the beach where 2000 Summer Olympic Beach Volleyball was played.

Left to Right - Manly Beach, Eastern Water Dragon along Shelly Beach walkway, Bondi Beach

While in downtown Sydney we also spent a short time at the Home Ground Festival which was on the grounds of the Opera House.  There were many indigenous performances along with a variety of artwork.  While there we also had a closer look at the Opera House.

Solving the shell design conundrum of the Opera House

 

 

Sand Art