Final Weekend in Sydney

Final Weekend in Sydney (well this trip) - 20 May 2012

Saturday 19th May 2012 - Dolphin Tour

Not sure my body appreciated being woken up at 4.00am to ensure Amy Jones and I got into Sydney to meet our bus for our trip to Port Steven to go Dolphin Watching.

We arrived in Sydney around 6.15 for Coffee and McDonald's breakfast before heading to meet the bus.  The first stop on the tour was the Australian Reptile Park, we were introduced to 3 year old alligator and then to some Koala's.

We then wondered around the Reptile Park saying hello to the other animals, below is a picture of two Tasmanian Devils enjoying the sun.

Then back onto the bus for another two hours before we arrived at Port Stephens for lunch before jumping onto our boat Moon Shadow for our Dolphin Watch.  Initially the Dolphins were not interested in the boats around them and just kept chasing each other. So we just headed round the bay and the boom net was put down for anyone mad enough to get into the cold water!!!  On our way back we came across the Dolphins again and this time they were more interested in putting on a show. It was amazing seeing such beautiful creatures in there own environment just playing. I managed to get some pictures see below:

The final stop of the day was to the 4WD and Sand boarding experience at Burubi Beach. We got to the top of the Sand Dune sat on the Board and got to the edge and suddenly thought OMG how high and then immediately decided I can do this and just pushed. It was such a rush and it felt like my heart was in my mouth but loved it and then went straight back up and did it again.

Once we got back to the main beach I took some more lovely pictures, definitely have to come back here for a day for a long stroll along the beach.

 



Last few weeks

Saturday 12th May 2012

Apologies that it has been a while since my last blog, but life and work has kept me busy.  I am in my last 2 weeks of my initial trip to Sydney, I cannot believe that the time has passed so quickly.

Since my last blog I have been busy:-

• 28th March was my birthday, which passed quietly and work got me a nice present and we went for a drink at the Mean Fiddler after work.
• 30th March my brother married his lovely partner Emma. I got up at 3 am in the morning so I could video conference into the speeches.
• Easter Bank holiday consisted of me attending a half day photography course, the Hoopla Festival and the Maratine Museum
• Sunday 6th May met up with my cousin Jackie and her partner Marty at Darling Harbour. It was really lovely to catch up after such a long time.

This week started with Amy Jones arriving from the UK, it was really great to see a familiar and friendly face from home. 

Yesterday was an early start for our Hunters Valley Wine Tasting Tour.  The first destination was Wollombi where we had a nice coffee before strolling around the small village.  We arrived at McWilliams Winery in Hunters Valley, where we had a tour of the vineyard and then a nice lunch and some wine tasting.  Then off to Lindermans for more wine tasting, and our final stop before returning to Sydney was the Hunters Valley Garden Village. 

Woke up this morning very excited as today we went to see An Officer and a Gentleman at the Sydney Lyrics at The Star.  I was right to be excited it was really good and I would recommend it to anyone. After the show we headed to the Shangri La Hotel for a Cocktail and to enjoy the amazing view from the Blue Bar on the 36th Floor. Then off for a lovely meal before heading back home.

Next weekend will be amazing as well as we are off on a Dolphin tour and I promise to update my blog with the details and hopefully some amazing pictures too.