Exploring Sydney.

We set off for an afternoon of exploration in Sydney. First stop was Darling Harbour, where we saw lots of lovely boats and ships, including a giant white one which is for people to take their holidays on. I would prefer to stay on dry land myself.










I was then told we would be taking a trip across the harbour to Circular Quay on of all things a Sea Cat!!! I didn't know cats liked water so much, I was both curious and a bit scared of how big this cat might be. As it turned out it was in fact another type of boat.
The ride was quite good fun and not at all rough.













Our next stop was to see the Sydney Opera House.








It was then onto the Harbour Bridge, which is where they often have fireworks, although there were none whilst we were there on this day.





It was such a lovely sunny day I needed to borrow a hat.

After all the exploring we were very hungry and had a lovely meal.

It was then back home to get an early night before heading off to my next destination in Victoria.

I wonder what I will be seeing next.

Have left some postcards for Alice and Charlie to send to you, I was finding it a bit hard to use a pen so they kindly offered to write them for me.

Bye for now.

Sydney

Have arrived in Sydney, well actually about 1 hour away in the Blue Mountains. Not sure why they are called "Blue" but will find out whilst I am here.
The flight was OK, was able to watch some cartoons and have something to eat. We then traveled by train to where I will be staying for a few days.
Am very tired, so will write more in a day or 2 and put up some new photos.

On my way to Sydney... I hope.

Apparently this handbag is on its way to Sydney. Some new friends I met today have offered to give me a hand(bag) getting there, so I snuggled right down (handy alternative to my little burrow for my daytime sleep) and am enjoying the ride so far.

Finding it a little hard getting over the nocturnal-lag but gradually getting accustomed to the daylight. Sunnies help.

City Lights

Yesterday we went into the City. I had some great fun at the Museum. First I waited till the security guard looked the other way in the Aboriginal Cultures Exhibit. He was guarding these quite amazing hollowed out log boats (at least I think that was what they were). I actually overheard his conversation with another security guard saying he was waiting there till all the children in the area had moved on. I don't think anyone had warned him about wombats. Anyway, so he eventually disappeared, and this is me, right here, on my way for a quick sit in that old boat:







After that we had a look at some other animals (they weren't locals like me, but I was pretty confused - and relieved, I hasten to add, that they were a) behind glass and b) all stock still). Not sure why there weren't any of us marseupials but I kept out of the way of the official museum types just in case they had any ideas.


No-one could have prepared me for what happened next. I kid you not. One minute, Ben and I were having lunch in the cafe... all very civilized, none of that having to eat in a cage business (see my previous entry for where I had my last meal at the wildlife park). Next minute I am minding my own business and then I have a narrow escape with this weird big guy who if I never see him again it will be a tad too soon: I tell you what, we were right out of there after that. Time for a bit of shopping and a quick pose in the famous Rundle Mall, right in front of the Mall's Balls.










Strange creation isn't it? I guess they call it art.

Here's Ben and me (below) having a last bit of fun before I find my way to my next adventure.

Saying a teary goodbye to my friends...

I had a bite to eat with Doug before getting ready to leave the Wildlife Park. It's ok there but I need to go Walkabout. You read about it often enough, don't you? At least Ben, Jonah and Zachary do, and they thought I should have a go.

They're a bit sad about me going, but I'm leaving my brother Doug with them in case I am gone a bit long. They assure me they'll keep up to date with my travels, and are asking people to look out for me along the way. Apparently I'll have a few little friends here and there willing to show me the sights. Which will be lovely. They're also going to have to help me write this blog thing because I haven't had much to do with computers till now.

Here are a few of my friends - I went for a bit of a last go round the park with the boys and their baby sister before we set off for pastures new. Here's an echidna neighbour of mine, and one of the many kangaroos dotted around the place!




First stop the City, apparently. They're giving me a lift.