The Two Towers

With Middle Earth, sorry, New Zealand soon approaching we want to get in as much of the sights and sounds of Sydney as we can on our last full day here. First stop, the Tower! The seconds highest structure in the southern hemisphere and twice as high as the harbour bridge, it is a must for anyone wanting a good look at the city. The views were magnificent and well worth the rather arduous airport style checks on the way up.

After a good trek around the tower (no wizards in sight unfortunatly) we headed back to our friendly Inn for a touch of supper that even the most stout of Hobbits (such as myself) would have been proud of, half a loaf of bread, hams, cheese, chrisps (not bloody chips!), bananas and not forgetting a good cup of tea.

Then onwards to the rather perilous animal world, which thrilled us with close ups of animals of both the cute and fluffy (Koalas, Kangaroos (mmmmm kangaroo (am I now going to hell?))) and venemous variaties (everything else :/ ). This was closely followed by the aquatic world which housed many sharp teethed beasts aswell as an impressive array of living coral reefs! Quite an achievement keeping such a dynamic ecosystem going in such a confined place.

Well with the thrills of the day we have to say goodbye to Sydney, it has been fun, especially planning revenge on the thieves (though that story can wait for another day) and the Opera house. Well with one tower conquered were are left the journey deep into Middle Earth in search of the second, rumoured to be housed in Auckland - the largest settlement of Men on the north island. Wish us good luck, and pray that we are not waylaid by marauding Oruc Hai or Blarogs on our journey.