Bye bye Australia!

Sitting at Sydney airport now, waiting for the flight to Wellington...

Friday was the day of Sydney exploration. Met up with some fresh-off-the-plane jetlag-weary, yet tough friends for breakfast in Circular Quay, and wandered around for a few pictures of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Then we took the ferry out to Manly, for the great views of the Harbour. Upon arrival we walked along a stretch of walkway surrounded by shops until we made it to the beach. None of us was really prepared for the beach, but a few of us headed over anyway to wet their feet in the water.

After a lunch of fish and chips, we hopped on the ferry back to Sydney. It started raining during the ferry ride, so it was a good time to be indoors anyway. Although, some of our group stayed out in the rain and got pretty soaked.

Those of us who didn't have wedding party obligations met up with a friend of mine in Sydney for dinner at Chinatown Noodle King, which was really good. One of the best was a spicy kangaroo dish. We went to a few local bars afterward before heading back.

Saturday morning was quiet, as some of the group had to get ready for the wedding. Separately, Justin and I went to the market at the Rocks, where I bought a didgeridoo (!!), which is on its way home. We met up with Marcelo and Dennis at the Fish Market where we had a delicious lunch/snack of Moreton Bay Bug, shrimps, and oysters.

Oops, boarding now, more update on Sunday (the traditional Vietnamese wedding) later!