Sydney

Before our return to the US, we splurged on a week in Australia: we flew Arab Emirates out of Auckland into Sydney (by chance - it was the cheapest fare on kayak!). That was the only flight I have ever taken that I can say that I actually enjoyed.
Our seven days in Sydeny were pretty redundant: hike in the afternoon, go to the Sydeny Opera House in the evening, and treat ourselves to Gelato at night - wake up and repeat . . .
We saw four Opera's (The Magic Flute, Werther, Lady Macbeth of Minsk, and Madama Buterrfly) and a Tom Stoppard play (Travesties) in six days. Pure Ecstasy.








This was a popular day hike along Bondi Beach





Another hike near the North Head outside of Manly, near the entrance of the massive Sydney Harbour