Went to Paddy's market this morning, reminded me of Hong Kong, lots of cheap stuff. Then wandered round the shops. Went up Sydney Tower, great views of the harbour & city. Included in the ticket price was this thing called Oztrek, which was a film about australia & everyone's in motion seats so it feels like you're in the film.

Dropped the Zebra off in Botany this morning, stopping off to see Le Perouse, where Cook & the french first landed in oz. Then headed to the OPera House, very cool. Did a guided tour, saw inside the 2 main concert halls. On friday night we're going to see the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, however, we'll be watching it on a big screen outside rather than inside. Then wandered into "The Rocks" & got some great views of the bridge, & went window shopping.

Left Canberra this morning, headed for Sydney. Did a little detour around Sydney to go to Palm Beach, aka Summer Bay. Absolutely stunning, very close to a national park & its on a peninsula so ocean on one side & calm harbour on the other. Went to the Surf Club & saw some filming!! Lucas was the only character I recognised. Had a walk along the beach & around the bay. Then headed south for Sydney. Drove over the Harbour Bridge, virtually no view f...

Left Ballarat this morning, & spent the whole day driving back to Canberra, again staying with Seona. Off to Sydney tomorrow.

Today we went looking for gold at Sovereign Hill. A "town" that is stuck in the goldrush era. Unfortunately the weather had other ideas, as it then started to rain, hail & thunder on us. Not great when the paths are mud, made worse by the horses going up & down. Then headed to the Gold Museum, so see history of gold in the area, saw lots of huge nuggets.