Sydney, Australia

After a lightening speed tour of the Outback, we headed to Sydney, Australia, to meet back up with Dave's parents and enjoy the city.  We spent abut 6 days there, and could have spent  month.  I loved Sydney!

Of course, you can't go to Sydney without visiting the Opera House.  We actually got to see a ballet at the Opera House, which was fantastic!  The acoustics in that place were everything that I've always dreamed of.

Australia's history involves a lot of criminals being sent over from England.  This is the barracks where some of them slept.  It was actually a sad story - some had been separated from their friends, family, and homes for something as small as stealing a loaf of bread for survival - as a child.

Wildlife in a the Royal Botannical Gardens!

 

The Sydney Harbour.  Beautiful colors in the water and sky.

An ape and her baby at the Taronga Zoo.  It is set in the city, built into the side of the hill, and accessible right from the harbour.

I especially loved the baby!

Ok, and this guy too.

A view of the city from Taronga Zoo.

Another side of the Harbour.

The Harbour Bridge at night.

A view from our 63rd story apartment in Sydney.  It had floor to ceiling windows - incredible!

Just after sunset.

I'd love to go back!