The great Oz adventure - Part II

Sydney

Our next stop. Sydney. When we visit a city, we must never miss their icons…
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Post-card perfect shot.

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The Sydney Opera House. Smaller than what I had imagined

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No, we didn’t climb the bridge. It cost a whopping AUD220 per head!

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A wedding ceremony going on. Caught it from the bridge. What a nice place to get married.

To market, to market…again
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The Eveleigh Market, farmer’s market. Love it! http://www.eveleighmarket.com.au/Eveleigh-Farmers-Market/

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Baskers, fun group.

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Homemade chocolates. Yum!

Oh, I also met my virtual friend at the market for a short meet-up. We have known each other virtually since US days. When I told the kids that I was meeting my internet friend. They were shocked. “Mummy, you said cannot make friends from the internet, right?” . “Yes, but when you are my age, acquired wisdom from life’s experiences, it is ok to meet them.”
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The famous Paddington Market

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Beautiful silver. Sugar, mustard and pepper holder. Real silver for AUD20. I thought it was a steal.

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That night, we caught the fireworks display from our hotel room. What’s the reason? The arrival of festivities!

Another weekend market – The Rocks http://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-markets.aspx
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I salute the Australians and most of all the Australian authorities who chose to listen. If only some myopic leaders could do the same.

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Rows and rows of stalls selling quirky stuff.

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More baskers. The lady is really funny.

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Nice little cafes. We had lunch in one of them. Very enjoyable!

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This colicky baby is now a fine young gentleman.

Scenes from the harbour

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Artist at work

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They live simply. Yes, live simply.

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The Invisible Man. Read about him and now, we see him!

That night, we had dinner at a friend’s place. Sydney sure has posh condos!

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Does this look like a condo?

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View from her home. Can you spot all the icons of Sydney?

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Yummilious dinner, million dollar view of the city. I am blessed beyond description. In everything, give thanks!

Next, I will share with you one of the beautiful masterpieces of God…The Blue Mountain

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