Stu and Carol Go Mad in Scotland: Sydney

Sydney Opera House
Originally uploaded by stewartr.

Well we've said our goodbyes and boarded the plane. Fingers crossed all visas, insurance, flights and accommodation have been fully sorted.

The first stop - Sydney, Australia.

Neither Carol or I had been to Ozzie before so we'd thought it would make a first good stop - have to look around your own backyard after all.

We started our first day by taking the train into town with Steve to have a wander around the shops.

Good tip - get a day tripper pass ($15 AUD) - it gets you into town and back, round on the buses and best yet, gets you on a few ferrys which is a great way to see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

After having breakfast on the waterfront we took the ferry to Manly. Not really sure what I was expecting there but I must say Manly is a pretty cool place - golden sand, surf, and a relaxed shopping atmosphere. Even bumped into a guy we went to high school with - Marley - which is pretty random.

For the next couple of days our plans include visiting the Taronga Zoo, hitting the southern hemispheres second largest mall and maybe going for a swim in Cronulla.