Sitting in the departure lounge waiting for flight to Christchurch NZ Seem to have a small problem with email send and receive will try and rectify when we reach NZ. Xx to our followers

Today walked to quayside and waited in line for the hop on hop off ferry to Manly. Boarded and sat inside chatting to the drivers, first stop was Toranga Zoo , then on to Watsons Bay this was very pretty , lots of exclusive properties nice area with grass behind the quay. Next stop was manly. At Manly we wondered around and walked along the headland towards the point. Had a fish and chip lunch which we shared, big portions and reasonable price. Caught ferry back ...

NYE2013 Went up the Westfield Tower which gave panorama view of city and beyond. Later walked through Hyde Park to the Anzac memorial , very beautiful and peaceful. Then visited the Australia Museum ,informative and interesting , a cool break from the afternoon heat ! Had well earned rest.!! Nine pm , Just saw the family fireworks followed by a meal at the Holiday Inn . Lots of revellers on the streets around Kings Cross . Decided to watch midnight display fr...

Photo is hotel lobby will take iPad out with me tomorrow so look out for the sights from our open top bus trip