Weekend in Sidney

Saturday - again no plans - took my time getting up and then caught the bus to the city and updated my blog and caught up on my mail. Strolled down to 'The Rocks' where they hold an open air market on the weekends - none of your tack here - lots of craft stalls under canopies selling things from aboriginal jigsaws (Yes I was tempted) to hiring a Harley Davidson for the day. There were lots and lots of goodies to taste and I tried them all (fudge, jams, coated nuts). I nearly bought a huge strawberry covered in chocolate but at 1.50 each - I refrained.

I've got quite good at resisting the temptation to buy - I remind myself of the painting I bought in Nepal and the difficulty in packing it in the rucksack.
Also visited Cadman's cottage which was the cockswain's house built in 1816 and then I had an Aussie size (real) beefburger in a cafe overlooking the harbour.

Sunday Got up late again (I'm getting lazy) and it had been raining so instead of going for another walk to Mrs Macquirie's chair by the Botanic gardens I decided to visit the Aquarium at Darling Harbour. Found my money off voucher and off I went. Arrived to find that most of the tourists in Sydney had the same idea but I was not deterred and queued for a while to get in. It was better than I expected - loads and loads of fish, small penquins and views of the seals and sharks from under the water. I spent ages just mesmerised by the size of the sharks and the Stingrays and to look at them directly above you was something else.

Lunch at a Cocklebay wharf restarant - lasagne with a spinach and feta cheese salad was really nice and only cost a fiver.

Decided to pop into the internet on my way back so you're all up to date.

Nice to get a comment from you Phyllis - hope all is well.

Spoke to Rubes Dave and Ceri this week which was really great

Love to all

Sue xxx