Thursday - took the ferry across the Harbour to Taronga Zoo where we stumbled across wild peacocks, pigeons with weird beaks and emus ready to strike. We watched the seal show, a particular favourite of Maria's and narrowly avoided being splashed. Ended the day by walking around the Botanical Gardens and taking pictures from Mrs Macquarie's seat. Friday - we spent the first part of our morning avoiding the seagulls who threatened to steal our pain au chocolats ...

Arrived in Sydney at 10:30 am and were prompty whisked off by a hippie whose driving could rival even the worst Italian. Checked in at the Base Backpackers and headed off to explore the sights of Sydney. We joined the legions of toursists happy snapping everything we considered remotely interested. The weather was brilliant and we managed to see Harbour Bridge and the Opera House in their full glory. Off to Taronga zoo tomorrow on a ferry. We are v.excited to m...