this week at 'Wake Up' has been great.. almost never stopping at all! Some highlights include the Sydney Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Ferry to Manly Beach and the beach itself, Australia Day and their fireworks and a great 'cracker festival' at the Sydney Olympic site. Its almost too much to write about.. we are off to surf camp in only one more day but we don't have anything firmed up for after that yet. Stay tuned for that!
The aquarium had lots of wildlife, but the shark tank was the most impressive. The botanical gardens had a great view of the opera house, lots of amazing trees I've never seen before and great birds! I can't say exactly what kind, but I think there were some parrots. (Picture to follow) Manly beach is amazing, I think the best I've seen yet and much better than LA (at least in LA's winter). The town of Manly was also very interesting, a nice little surfer town. The ferry over allowed us some great views of the harbour and because we went on Australia day there was a jet flying over head very close to the ship. Lots of boat parties as well. Earlier in the week we lucked out and got to enjoy a free 'crackers festival' at the Olympic park. The cracker festival was basically a fireworks show only more. Everyone stood in the middle of a massive circle and the crackers were fired from around us, there was also music and actors as part of the show it was very intense and impressive.
The rest of our time was dedicated to walking the streets, seeing sights, sleeping and making new friends! We have only been here one week so far, but we have already made many great friends; the experience down here is hard to describe accurately. I am going to post a good number of photos now.. including a view into the 'wake up' hostel. I'll see you all very soon!
Cheers,
Andrew
5 comments:
What a great time you guys are having!!! It seems like you have packed many, many events in a short time. The pictures are excellent. I particularly liked the harbour shots on the water. The hostel looks bright, clean and modern. Did I see your reflection in a mirror on one shot? Can't wait for the next installment.
Looks like a ton of fun! Nice glowing jelly fish? We use technology from jelly fish for fluorescence under the microscope! Sweet Hats too!
Beautiful pictures Andrew, can't wait to see all of them when you get home. Your hat looks great, you look like an Ozzy. Ross is pretty snazzy too, he looks like a pirate.
Good for people to know.
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