Started with a 7am swim on the roof top of the hotel whilst enjoying the view of the harbour bridge and opera house. The rocks area is full of history about the British invasion and the local aboriginal clans who had lived there sustainably for hundreds of years to be virtually wiped out by smallpox and fishing stocks on which they depended for food. Visited the maritime museum via a boat ride from circular quay into Darling harbour, highlight was a tour of the inside of a submarine with very entertaining guides.
Ended up spending most of the second day walking through the beautiful botanic gardens with fantastic sights and fragrances. Long chat with Aussie couple who think the British weather is always fine and the road network is great!! Then city walk to take in some of the history of buildings and areas adjacent to the harbour.
Back to the airport tomorrow for our flight to Cairns but have really enjoyed Sydney and feel like the holiday has properly started.
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