Sydney holds a special place in our hearts. Fresh out of university, Hubby D and I went there in 2001 for our graduation trip. I remember loving the blue skies, the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, and the gorgeous beaches. We were there again in 2006 after we got married. This time we took it easy, soaking in the local culture, discovering quaint shops that lined Oxford Street and went to popular establishments such as Bills and Onde to sample their fare.
We decided to bring the family to Sydney in 2013. We had fond memories of the place and we wanted our boys to experience the beauty of the city including the stunning Blue Mountains. And then of course, not forgetting the blue skies. As Shawn Colvin put it across so aptly in her song, "I never saw blue like that before."
During our 8-day stay, we managed to accomplish quite a fair bit with some help from my brother Matthew, who chipped in to mind the kids. Never were there two more energetic and naughty boys who kept us all so busy with their antics.
During our 8-day stay, we managed to accomplish quite a fair bit with some help from my brother Matthew, who chipped in to mind the kids. Never were there two more energetic and naughty boys who kept us all so busy with their antics.
Here's a run-down of our travel itinerary.
Day 1 (Sun) - arrival, checked in at hotel followed by lunch at Surry hills, afternoon nap for the boys, stroll to Darling Harbour before dinner.
Day 2 (Mon) - brunch at Bills, Museum of New South Wales, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Opera House, ferry to Manly Beach, Circular Quay and the Rocks.
Day 3 (Tue) - checked out of hotel at Surry Hills, seafood lunch at Watsons Bay, checked in at hotel at Bondi Junction, hanging out at Bondi Beach.
Day 4 (Wed) - checked out of Meriton Bondi , Bronte Beach for brunch at Cafe Salina, Featherdale Wildlife Park, checked in at Lurline House in Katoomba, Blue Mountains. Echo Point and Katoomba Falls.
Day 5 (Thur) - Evans lookout, Govetts Leap, Megalong Valley at Blackheath, day trip to the Jenolan Caves.
Day 6 (Fri) - Leura, Scenic World to take the world's steepest railway, cable car and skyway.
Day 7 (Sat) - drove back to the city, lunch at famous Cantonese restaurant Golden Century, Darlinghurst to try Messina Gelato, Surry Hills to look at shops.
Day 8 (Sun) - Hyde Park, Queen Victoria Building for some window shopping.
Day 8 (Sun) - Hyde Park, Queen Victoria Building for some window shopping.
Because food is always dear to our hearts, here's what we ate during our travels.
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| Brunch at Bills at hip and artsy Surry Hills |
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| The best scrambled eggs in the world |
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| Yummy corn fritters |
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Where the locals go for awesome sausage rolls and pastries
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| Oysters at Doyles, Watsons Bay |
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| Dinner at Bondi Beach |
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| Smoked salmon with corn fritters at a cafe at Bronte Beach |
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| Welcome tea at Lurline House, Katoomba |
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| Divine gelato at Darlinghurst outlet |
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