Final days in Aus.

Yesterday we took a bus to Bondi beach and walked to Coogee. Bondi itself was unimpressive but the walk was great and arriving in Coogee via Gordon's Bay was outstanding. The views, the power of the sea and weather all combined to make for a perfect day. Great for people watching as well!

We ended the day with guess what, another walk via the Centennial Park and the famous Sydney Cricket Ground. We returned exhausted but what a great day and sore feet soon recover!!

And so to our final day..........

An early morning stroll through the Botanical Gardens and round to Mrs Macquaries chair, followed by a bay walk to the famous Sydney Opera House. "Pictures" that will stay with us for ever!

It was then a ferry to Watson's Bay, taking in yet another walk, this time to Hornby Lighthouse and amazing views out to the Pacific Ocean. One "view" we tried to avoid, however, was the nudist beach en route! You wouldn't get that at Blackpool!

Our "Grand Finale" meal was fish and chips (Phil) and BBQ fish (Maggie) at the famous wharf side Doyles' cafe - established for over 5 generations.

We're going to be leaving Sydney with some fabulous memories of an amazing city, probably one of our favourites. We've been welcomed and befriended by some lovely people who have gone out of their way to show off their city and country, of which they are clearly proud. And not once did we have to remind them that Yorkshire won more gold medals than Australia in the London Olympics four years ago!