This morning we had an early start to head to the airport
for the final part of mum and dad’s visit, a trip to Sydney. When we arrived at
our hotel it was too early to check in, so we had some time to kill with a bit
of exploring of the local surroundings (our hotel was on one of the main
streets so there was lots around). We went to Queen Victoria Building, which
was an upper class mall hosting names to top designers and we then headed over
to Westfield shopping centre to find some coffee and lunch. By the time we had
finished, we could check into our hotel so we headed back went into the room
and got changed and headed out again but this time down to the fabulous Harbour
Bridge and Opera House.
When we stepped out onto the Circular Quay the view of the
Harbour Bridge and Opera House really was amazing and the clear blue sky, with
the sun beaming down, made it even more picturesque. There was also a cruise
ship docked in the harbour, the Diamond Princess, which funny enough we had
seen just two days earlier docked in Melbourne! After we had soaked in the
sight of the harbour, we headed round to the Opera House to do a tour where we were
actually got to go inside the famous and phenomenal building. We got to go into
a couple of the smaller theatres, the studio and the drama hall, but the most
amazing room we went in and the biggest in the Opera House, seating over 2000
people, was the concert hall! The design of the room really was breath-taking
and as soon as we walked in, all we managed to say was “wow”! Everything about the
concert hall and the architectural structure and design really was
jaw-dropping, the walls and chairs were made out of white birch which allows
the sound to be reflected off them and to the ears of the audience, while the
very high and prettily decorated ceiling was suspended from above and not
touching the walls to prevent the loss of sound through vibrations. There was
also this massive organ at the back of the stage which is the largest mechanical
organ in the world. I can only imagine the sound that must be produced from
within the hall and it must be phenomenal, it really makes me want to see a
musical performance in there. We had a bit of a bonus while sitting in the
concert hall because Jimmy Carr (English comedian for those of you that don’t
know) walked onto the stage and gave us a wave (he was performing there that
evening). The whole tour was really fascinating, down to how the building was
designed and built, the story behind it and the amazing views we also got to
see.
After the tour we headed down to the Opera Bar just below
the Opera House, where we enjoyed a drink and some yummy wedges (probably the
best we’ve ever had) while admiring the view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
We then went for another wander around Circular Quay and the Rocks, before
heading back to the bar to watch the cruise ship sail out of the harbour. After
an early start this morning we were all pretty tired, so we headed back to our hotel
to rest and prepare for another action
packed day tomorrow.
Soooo until then,
So long from Sydney
xoxo
To see pictures from our first day in Sydney of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House Click Here - Sydney Day 1 Harbour Bridge & Opera House
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