As the sun rose in the sky here in Sydney... well I was asleep... But! When I awoke and enjoyed a nice room-service breakfast as well as a quick scan of the city outside it took some time to convince myself to go out side as the downpour over the city continued and is continuing, it eventually sunk in that my last day of my trip was today and I decided that it was a must to go out, rain or shine. I imagined it would be worse then it was but honestly it wasn't that bad, me with my water proof tactical jacket as well as my fancy wax hat from Tasmania and I was ready to go! 
It was much easier then last night, to skirt past the Circular Quay and walk down the path to the Sydney Opera House, lined with restaurants and shops it was really a wonderful walk, rain or no rain. Plus a lack of tourists when the weather is shitty made a difference to the photos!
It was a simple day, not muchto report... but it was the site of the Opera house that brought back memories of Dylan and I sitting on the steps - might I add with no tourists in site which I can't believe happened since it was a beautiful day if I remember correctly - unfortunately I could not recreate that photo as there was 1: too many tourists, 2: shitty weather conditions and 3: the best part was missing - Dylan -. I managed to take a stab at the recreation of a photo Brennan and I have from when we were young leaning into the connection point of two pieces of the Opera House, it was easier said then done apparently but I took a stab at it anyways... How did I do Bren?
Best part of the day? A phone call to home with mum and dad recounting on how Dixson won a huge class! Congratulations to Ian, Dixson, Mum and I...
After a hot-stone massage that did wonders to my knee before the long trip home I came back to my room to enjoy some dinner and pack the rest of my crap, it did not take long to pack everything ready to head out tomorrow morning, I will miss it here very very much, but it is what I go home to that I miss most of all.
Till my next adventure, I bid you goodbye.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers,
-A.G
How inhospitable of Sydney to turn on such wet weather Ariel but I'm pleased to hear you made the best of it and have reconnected with our iconic Opera House.
ReplyDeleteDerek and I have been in the midst of the rugby crowds in downtown Melbourne tonight as the British Lions and Aussie Wallabies supporters competed for everybody's attention along Southbank.
You've left us with wonderful memories of days out together enjoying things Aussie like koalas, wine-tasting, spooky Wm Ricketts sculpture park in the Dandenongs, convicts, tassie devils and some of our favourite bushland. Spending this time with you has reminded Derek and myself so much of how we used to hang out with your Dad all those years ago. Making plans on the run, not getting too hassled and just enjoying each other's company. You've had a wonderful adventure and will have much to share with Daryl and the family. Bon voyage and much love.