P.Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney

Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.

(Ferry out to Manly Beach)

I arrived in Sydney early Friday morning and from the minute I hopped off the plane until I drunkenly stumbled back on four days later - I had the most amazing time! Daisy was sweet enough to not only let me stay at her beachside villa on Bondi for the weekend, but she also jumped on board as my personal tour guide and photographer as well!! I couldn't have asked for better weather the entire time I was there. It was easily 75 and sunny all four days and was such a treat to be able to pull out the sundresses and flip flops!


Friday I spent the afternoon exploring Bondi Beach and the shops around Bondi junction. I ventured down the 5 km walking path from Bondi to Bronte and have never seen such fantastic views of the ocean in my life. I wish I would have brought my camera with when I finally made it to the end of the path because there is a cemetery that overlooks the ocean with hundreds of huge headstones dating back into the late 1700's. Truly one of the more fascinating experiences in my life.

(Ferry trip from Darling Harbour out to North Sydney for lunch)

Saturday, Daisy and I went all over Sydney taking in every last drop of tourist heaven that Sydney has to offer. We started out at Darling Harbour and had a great time snapping photos of the skyline and making way our way down to the ferry to head over to North Sydney for the aussie favorite 'fish and chips' for lunch.

That afternoon we hopped back on the ferry (my new favorite mode of transportation if anyone is keeping track) to Circular Quay where we took pictures of the infamous Sydney Opera House. Ever since I decided to make the move from the US to Australia I have been dreaming about taking a picture in front of the opera house. I finally feel like a true aussie tourist with my opera house picture in hand. (Although it was so beautiful and absolutely stunning - I think I was so excited to get the picture that it made the experience a bit anti-climatic, but either way a great ex-pat experience!) I didn't get a chance to walk the Sydney Harbour Bridge this time around so it will definitely have to be on the 'to do' list for when my mom arrives in a few months!

(Again on the ferry about to get off at Circular Quay to take pics at the Opera House)

Other highlights of Saturday included the Royal Botanical Gardens, an art festival in Hyde Park, and a quick look at Luna Park in North Sydney.

Sunday morning a few of us got up to have breakfast at Icebergs cafe overlooking the ocean - if you ever make it to Bondi DEFINITELY stop into Icebergs. I wish I would have taken a dip into their 50 meter oceanside pool, but was a bit chilly for my liking. Later that afternoon we took the ferry out to Manly Beach and met up with a few of Daisy's uni mates. We enjoyed a few cocktails at Manly Wharf and took some fabulous photos. It was a bit chilly so we weren't able to stay at the beach long, but we were able to roam the streets and marinas before jumping back on the boat to Bondi.

(Icebergs cafe and swim club)

Monday, I spent the morning running down the Bondi to Bronte path again and then spent the entire afternoon laying on the beach catching some much needed sun!

All and all was a fantastic weekend and I can't wait to book another trip - hopefully in November!