wow...sydney is just amazing! second day here we ventured up to and explored circular quay to see the opera house and sydney bridge. really taken back by the sight and the blue sky backdrop made it just perfect. think it hit us then that we are actually here and a long way from home. discovered how easy it is to pass a day simply just wondering around and taking it all in. went out last night to the local bar and entered into a pool comp...hayley won t...

arrived safely into oz this morning, took an overnight flight and didn't get much sleep so caught up when we arrived at the hostel (thanks john - good recommendation). spent the evening wondering around nearby the hostel and even went to do our first shop at coles supermarket. who said we weren't backpackers...bangers and mash for dinner (*note all cooked in the hostel kitchen!) heading down to scubar shortly for a drink and excited about exploring the sydne...