The Road Goes Ever On

Hey all,

Well we have been in Syders for a few days now and I should really report in our latest intel on the city. First thing that we checked out was the local sights and sounds, they were mainly backpackers of the female variety so it took some effort to move out and explore our surroundings.

First stop, the opera house. I know we are going there in a few days time anyway, but that experience will be of the interior (going to see some Tchaikovsky! Yay - I'm not an old fart honest...) . It is rather impressive, even more so when the sun is setting and the 'Sails' are highlighted in that late evening glow.

We spent the second day walking around the Bridge and learning about it (is this meant to feel like a school field trip - oh wait, I can have lots of beer, that makes it far more interesting "It took them how long!?!?! Give me a hammer and a few bits of wood and I could do better while playing peggle with my free hand!). Again, rather more impressive up close, but of course, like a lot of impressive things here in Oz (Mike and I included) it is an English design.

This has been our first few days with no specific plans in place or traveling to do and I think the break has done us good. Lots of beer, lots of walking and exploring but of our own accord and pace. The city is quite impressive (keep seeing sets from the film 'The Matrix' which is rather un-nerving) and the weather feels rather more like Autumn in the UK than winter. Either way it is a stark contrast with the Sun, Sea and flowing Rain forest that we have been accustomed to so far on our trip, only time will show us the surprises that this city has to offer us.

Farewell fare readers and may your comments flow like the beer is here - copiously.