Our last full day in Sydney. After some excellent croissants secured from the local bakery, we ferried over to Taronga Zoo, north of Sidney proper. The zoo is in a spectacular setting, overlooking the main bay with panoramic views of the city. Taronga has a nice collection of native Australian critters in a natural setting….
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We had a very early start to the day for our wine tour up to the Hunter Valley. Hunter Valley was the first wine region in Australia, but is also its smallest, and is about 2 hours north of Sydney. The tour operator is Gourmet Getaway Tours, essentially a one man show. The owner started out as…
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What an interesting day. We scheduled a late-morning Seafood grill class at the Sydney Fish Market in Pyrmont, Sydney, about a mile from our lodging. Good fun and good food! The Unity Hotel (and Pub) in Balmain is home to Sydney’s western suburbs jazz scene and since 1970 the UHJB (Unity Hall Jazz Band) has…
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We both enjoyed a good night’s sleep, other than waking up at 4 AM. One more day and we’ll have adjusted and be back to normal. Great breakfast in the apartment, then off to catch the ferry. First stop is the iconic Sydney Opera House for a guided tour. The House is a beautiful…
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