The Rocks and Manly

Today we went to the Rocks, where the oldest buildings in Sydney exist.  One of the oldest buildings we found was a pub dated from 1828.  The Rocks with its narrow winding streets reminded me of a quaint European village.

Then we went on an ocean journey (actually a 40 minute ferry ride) to Manly.  Got to see the magnificence of Sydney Harbour and its many coves.  No wonder it is called the best Harbour in the world.  Ate at the Manly Grill- I said after we finished, "Manly yes, but I like it too."  Watched the surfers at Manly Beach.  No that is not me on a surfboard.

The Hills are Staying Alive

What a hoot.  At a smaller theatre at the Sydney Opera House, we went last night to a concert put on by a male chorus from Oslo in conjunction with Mardi Gras.  Called the Hills are Staying Alive, the hour and a half performance parodied the Sound of Music, the Bee Gees, the musical Chicago, the movie Moulin Rouge, Eurovision (the forerunner of America's Got Talent), and many other musical pieces.  The choreography was fun, costumes were amazing, and what's more they could sing.

Pictures of Sydney Harbour, the Gap, Bondi, and the Opera House

Mrs. McQuarrie's chair and the Harbour

The Gap

Bondi Beach

The Opera House up close

And at night the Harbour gleams