In Sydney! FINALLY!

After traveling several thousand kilometers, we arrived in Sydney this afternoon just after 2PM.  We were tired, cranky, bored – the ride was definitely lacking in adventure (and stops) so by the time we rolled into the hotel in Potts Point, we were ready to get out and get to seeing things. 

Our room has a view of the bridge, and of the Opera house, and though we wouldn’t normally splurge on things like that there is something to be said for such a welcome to the city.  The plan we had originally was to spend six days in this hotel, however when the exchange rate went to pot, we opted to spend three nights here, and our next three at the Radisson just on the border of Chinatown – and near several of our intended sights! 

This afternoon we wandered through Potts Point, and also through Kings Cross.  Kings Cross is seedy and lovely in a very strange red light district sort of way.  Several of the merchants are open twenty-four hours and it has an impressive selection of scandalous people.  It was a fabulous introduction to what I would typically consider a rather first-class city. 

This evening, we did the responsible thing – we went through our luggage and packed it to see how much space we have left for shopping this week, and to figure out what if anything needs to be shipped back.  My luggage is still in fairly good shape, so I look forward to being able to acquire a few more bits before I leave on Saturday morning.  

Tomorrow’s itinerary is much more exciting than today’s: we’ll wander the harbour, as well as some of the CBD.  Our goal is to make it up to Hyde Park to people watch at lunchtime, and maybe take the Ferry out to Watson’s Bay for the afternoon. 

This time next week, I’ll be preparing to head back to Ottawa.  I’m already thinking about how to get back here, and see more of this amazing place. 

Now that we’ve found out how to find reasonably priced food and drink, it seems like a much more attainable place to be!