Lovely relaxing harbour cruise this morning....... Followed by an hour on the local bus going to Bondi Beach .......Si loved it and went in the water , I sat on the beach and people watched ...... Mostly youngsters ....... Nearly elbow to elbow and seemed like a busy day on Bournmouth Beach to me ! .... Still it had to be done.Escaped the tourist area and found a nice local place for supper and came back and moved rooms as our air con so noisy ! ... Did get upgra...

After a whirlwind trip to Sydney we are flying to Auckland for three weeks ...... Back to Australia for Christmas and New Year x

Mrs Macquaries Chair ....her husband carved this out of the rocks so she could sit and look at the wonderful views

Sydney harbour bridge

Lovely 8 mile stroll around the harbour , the botanical gardens ,Sydney bridge and the Rocks area .