On the Way to Oz: Welcome to Sydney!

Sydney Australia:  While most people would be able to identify the unique Opera House and the Harbour Bridge behind it as being from Sydney, Australia,  there is so much more to see in this city!

• Here is a link to photos on Wickipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_central_business_district#/media/File:Sydney_opera_house_2010.jpg

• Here is a link to a tourist site, with an overview of what to see and do:  http://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city
• And here is another one!  http://www.australia.com/en-ca/places/sydney.html

Some Sydney Sights:

• Sydney Royal Botanic Garden is 200 years old in 2016!

Along with the "normal" parts of visiting a Botanic Garden, seeing all the plants unique to this country, and those collected from this region and around the world,  there is a special exhibit on this year as part of the 200th birthday celebration:  (here is information from the website):

"Sweet Addiction is the first exhibition to open in The Calyx, a world-class horticultural experience and Sydney’s newest must-see attraction. From the depths of a South American rainforest, journey through chocolate plantations, ancient history, and a Lindt chocolate mill as you learn amazing things you never knew about chocolate. See the awe-inspiring interior green wall – the southern hemisphere’s largest contiguous green wall complete with over 18,000 plants!  Sweet Addiction is designed as a self-guided 45 minute experience. Suitable for chocaholics of all ages. Tickets on sale now, pre-purchase online to save!"

• Head to Manly beach for some surfing lessons!  Australia is, after all,  world renowned for beaches and surfing!  http://manlysurfschool.com/
• Learn about Australian Wines here: Australian-wine Regions, and visit one of the outlets in Sydney to taste and experience the 'fruit of the vine'.
• Aussie Meat Pies are...well...worth sampling a few times in order to find a favorite.  Here's an article about some of the best, according to the locals:  The-best-pies-in-Sydney

Then there is the old question:  what shall I take home as a souvenir?  This web site has a good list of Australian products to consider:  Australian Souvenirs

Here is a local market guide, if you want to go where the locals go:  localmarketguide sydney-city

Australia is going to be lots of fun!  I mean, even the birds laugh!  Check out this kookaburra!

Our Hotel is the Park Royal, Darling Harbour, Sydney.  

Here is the link to their website:  (double click)   Park Royal Hotel