Hello All,
We are in New Zealand now. Much different then the big City of Sydney. Our hotel is in the their downtown, but so much smaller than Sydney.
Yesterday - Monday, was a wonderful day. We started our day at 8:00 a.m. took a tour of "The Rocks" along the Sydney Harbor. Then walked around the cute little shops and cafes'. After that we boarded a ferry for our 2 hour coffee cruise along Sydney Harbor. Can I just say that was the most spectacular view of the city. I cannot even put it into words how gorgeous the sites were. We even saw were Russell Crowe is staying and Nicole Kidman has a home on Darling Harbor. After our Cruise we got off and caught another Ferry to the Taronga Zoo. Once we got there we had to take a gondola to the top of the hill (or mountain as what it appeared to me) to enter the zoo. We spent about 3 hours there - we saw many different animals including the Koolas. Sooo cute. The temp was about 85 and sunny - perfect. Once we got the ferry back to Sydney Harbor, we had to board another ferry to get back to Darling Harbor so we could eat dinner. Marlene and I had a wonderful dinner along the harbor - I had Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab - OMG - wonderful.
Today, we arrived in New Zealand about 5 p.m. Once we got out of the airport, we went right to the Antarctic Centre were we learned about the Anartctic. They even had a simulation of how cold the wind chills got - we put on heavy coats and got in this ice room and felt the temp go down quickly. Pretty cool. Well that is about it for now. Tomorrow is a free day so we are going at our leisure. Please send us your comments. We would love to hear from you. Take care and hope all is well back home :-)
We are in New Zealand now. Much different then the big City of Sydney. Our hotel is in the their downtown, but so much smaller than Sydney.
Yesterday - Monday, was a wonderful day. We started our day at 8:00 a.m. took a tour of "The Rocks" along the Sydney Harbor. Then walked around the cute little shops and cafes'. After that we boarded a ferry for our 2 hour coffee cruise along Sydney Harbor. Can I just say that was the most spectacular view of the city. I cannot even put it into words how gorgeous the sites were. We even saw were Russell Crowe is staying and Nicole Kidman has a home on Darling Harbor. After our Cruise we got off and caught another Ferry to the Taronga Zoo. Once we got there we had to take a gondola to the top of the hill (or mountain as what it appeared to me) to enter the zoo. We spent about 3 hours there - we saw many different animals including the Koolas. Sooo cute. The temp was about 85 and sunny - perfect. Once we got the ferry back to Sydney Harbor, we had to board another ferry to get back to Darling Harbor so we could eat dinner. Marlene and I had a wonderful dinner along the harbor - I had Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab - OMG - wonderful.
Today, we arrived in New Zealand about 5 p.m. Once we got out of the airport, we went right to the Antarctic Centre were we learned about the Anartctic. They even had a simulation of how cold the wind chills got - we put on heavy coats and got in this ice room and felt the temp go down quickly. Pretty cool. Well that is about it for now. Tomorrow is a free day so we are going at our leisure. Please send us your comments. We would love to hear from you. Take care and hope all is well back home :-)
4 comments:
im so jealous!! it just got really cold and snowy here!! and im on "vacation" but i dont even want to go anywhere. love you!!
So jealous! I'm sure that the scenery is spectacular! Enjoy your free day and do plenty of leisure activities!
If it makes you feel good, it started out being 55 this morning and two hours later is was 20. It's been 4 degrees with the windchill. I would take the 85 and sun any day!
Hugs
Sounds like you are having a great time! The girls had seen something on the calendar about Austrailia Day? and asked about you. I'm guessing that was the fireworks you talked about.
Karina celebrated her birthday with a sleepover last night, then shopping today - thanks, Marlene. She bought some shoes. I think she'd have more fun shopping with Aunt Alena or her cousins than with Mom and Dad.
Your plane adventures didn't sound fun, but I'm glad you didn't miss much.
Bye!
Wow sounds like a great trip. It has been very cold and snowy in Wisconsin. I tried to write you a few days ago but it didn't go through. "I'm sure it was me." Margie's wedding was beautiful. I'll send pics. Have fun and stay safe. I love reading about your trip. Keep sending updates!
HAVE FUN!!!
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