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Day 3 - Adventures in Sydney, Australia

Blogging Circle of Friends - Day 3487, May 3, 2024

Take advantage and do your laundry and whatever because we're going to be roughing it on a train next.

we're all staying at Hilton Sydney.
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/Sydney/entity/CgsImO_m76TC4eXkARAB?g2lb=250...

There are a lot of great things to do and see in Sydney but you have one day so pick from the links what appeals to you and discuss what you discovered. Make us envious. Let your imagination get carried away.

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/25-best-things-sydney-australia/

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g255060-Activities-Sydney_New_South_Wale...

Being a virtual tour and a practical person, I packed off my winter gear that I used in Antarctica and sent it home. No sense dragging around that heavy stuff when Sydney is lovely. I break out my floaty skirts and a good pair of walking shoes. I sent any laundry to be done to the hotel service so that I could take every opportunity to enjoy this city.

The hotel itself is to die for... after being in such extreme conditions in Antarctica, I was only too happy to snuggle into a cozy bed, take a shower and enjoy the huge pool. But I was not going to limit myself to the hotel.

After a quick zip around Paddy's Markets and grabbing some fresh fruit and some cheap books. I headed for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I wanted to climb this great structure and see the views from the top. I was not disappointed and the pictures I took were stunning.

After that climb I headed for Bondi Beach for a dip into the ocean. It was so sunny and warm - a real contrast from Antarctica. There seemed to be almost as many people there as there had been penguins the day before... but the sand was so much nicer than the glacial ice.

I enjoyed a walk along the shoreline. The sand made for a great workout for my feet and legs.

After the beach, I headed back to the hotel for a shower and got myself ready for the Historic Pub Crawl and the spooky ghost tour. It was intriguing to sample various bars while learning the history and ghost stories of the area. I loved hearing all the tales of gang life, brothels, unsolved murders and spooky delights. I was glad some of my writing friends joined me because its always nice to shudder and experience the shivers up the back when you are not alone.

By the time we arrived back at the hotel in the early hours of the morning, we were all ready to collapse into our beds and get some well needed sleep. Being warm and cozy was wonderful.

At some point on this virtual tour I took some time to venture into Sappho Books, Cafe and Bar. It is a second hand bookshop with a wonderful cafe. It also has a wine bar at night. I wanted a cool place to browse books, enjoy coffee and take some time to write in a unique spot.

The cafe serves delicious food in a beautiful garden courtyard. It was a great writing retreat.

If I have time I may see if anyone would like to go back at night, as this place this "comes alive as the wine bar kicks off, usually with live music. The wine list is interesting and carefully chosen, the cocktails have funky literary names, and there is a good selection of both regular affordable and craft beers. Tapas in this case are international in their inspiration."