Opera House and more!

Thursday, Oct.26, 2017

Our hotel is only 2 blocks from the Sydney Opera House. At 9:15 am we all walked there and had a fantastic tour inside the Opera House. What a beautiful and amazing structure. I wished we thought to purchase tickets for the symphony. Guess we’ll have to come back!
It was very overcast this morning and rain was predicted for later in the day. It wasn’t the best day for pictures but we had no choice.
After our tour we boarded a specially chartered boat just for our group and toured the harbor with amazing and fascinating commentary by a local guide. We learned so much about the history of Sydney. We also enjoyed a delicious  buffet lunch while touring the harbor.
After the cruise we rode to  Bondi Beach and wandered around there for about an hour and a half. It is a very popular beach for the locals - very pretty setting. It was beginning to get chilly and it looked like rain was on its way.   By the time we reached the hotel, it was pouring. Some opted to go with Jim, our tour director, to an opal store, but we didn’t want to walk in the rain so we opted out. We rested a bit and then went down to the lounge for some wine and a sandwich. I was so excited to see pavlova on the menu so of course I had to have some dessert. It was ultra delicious! A perfect way to end the day!
                                             Bob and I with Harbor Bridge in background

       
                                                     Bondi Beach

                                                      Bondi Beach

                                             The Harbor Bridge up close

                                                  Harbor Bridge

                                               Sydney Opera House

                                             Inside Opera House

                                                View of Opera House and Bridge

                                           Distant view

                                                              Bondi Beach

                                                     Sydney Opera House

                                                 At the Sydney Opera House

Pavlova for dessert!


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