After a great sleep here in Sydney, Karen and I got the running gear on and headed for the water front. We ran down to the Opera House and then decided we had to run over the Sydney Bridge. That was work. It's higher and longer than we thought. Lots of office workers run to and from work. It's neat to see all the CBD workers getting their exercise and commuting simultaneously. We then hit MACCERS for breakfast and started our walking tour.
This is the bronze of Queen Elizabeth I dressed up for the the Art Festival. Doesn't she look divine?
This is Saint Mary's Cathederal. It is massively large. We went in for a look about 15 minutes prior to a mass. It holds mass 5 times a day on weekdays and more on weekends. The church bells rang out today at 3:00 p.m. and can be heard all over the area.
We found this really cool sculpture of a bicycle made out of bicycles. This is located in St. Martin's Square. It is very cool looking. Quite a clever design.
Here I am touching the nose of a warthog after making a donation to the Sydney hospital. Rubbing his nose and making a donation is supposed to bring good fortune.
Again, a statue that has been dressed for the day. This is a likeness of William Shakespeare that was gifted to the city of Sydney in 1848. Surrounding William are characters from his famous plays; Romeo and Juliet, Lady MacBeth, Hamlet and King Lear.
We took a wander through the Royal Botanic Gardens. They are very spectacular. The gardens are extensive. They are free to walk about and the signs at the entrances encourage you to walk on the grass, admire the flowers, hug the tress and picnic in the area. On a Friday afternoon, many people were in the area, walking, running, listening to music and, of course, sight seeing.
The rose garden was particularily spectacular. There was every colour of rose blooming and this particular variety was stunning. They are trying to use fewer and fewer chemicals and are in the process of replacing disease or fungus prone varieties with varieties that are more suited to the Sydney climate. These roses were all blooming in what is considered spring here.
We could not resist a picture of the kindies in their school uniforms, on an outing to the Sydney Opera House. There were four classes of them running around. Their teachers had their hands full. Don't let the uniforms fool you!
Along the walkway are the posters advertising upcoming events and activities at the Opera House. It always seems to be bustling with people and there is at least one performance there every day.
This is the bronze of Queen Elizabeth I dressed up for the the Art Festival. Doesn't she look divine?
This is Saint Mary's Cathederal. It is massively large. We went in for a look about 15 minutes prior to a mass. It holds mass 5 times a day on weekdays and more on weekends. The church bells rang out today at 3:00 p.m. and can be heard all over the area.
We found this really cool sculpture of a bicycle made out of bicycles. This is located in St. Martin's Square. It is very cool looking. Quite a clever design.
Here I am touching the nose of a warthog after making a donation to the Sydney hospital. Rubbing his nose and making a donation is supposed to bring good fortune.
Again, a statue that has been dressed for the day. This is a likeness of William Shakespeare that was gifted to the city of Sydney in 1848. Surrounding William are characters from his famous plays; Romeo and Juliet, Lady MacBeth, Hamlet and King Lear.
We took a wander through the Royal Botanic Gardens. They are very spectacular. The gardens are extensive. They are free to walk about and the signs at the entrances encourage you to walk on the grass, admire the flowers, hug the tress and picnic in the area. On a Friday afternoon, many people were in the area, walking, running, listening to music and, of course, sight seeing.
The rose garden was particularily spectacular. There was every colour of rose blooming and this particular variety was stunning. They are trying to use fewer and fewer chemicals and are in the process of replacing disease or fungus prone varieties with varieties that are more suited to the Sydney climate. These roses were all blooming in what is considered spring here.
We could not resist a picture of the kindies in their school uniforms, on an outing to the Sydney Opera House. There were four classes of them running around. Their teachers had their hands full. Don't let the uniforms fool you!
Along the walkway are the posters advertising upcoming events and activities at the Opera House. It always seems to be bustling with people and there is at least one performance there every day.
Wow. What a beautiful city. :) So glad you're not in the rain too! :D
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