Day 16 Sydney, AU

Breakfast in the hotel. 

Sadly, another of my new friends tested positive for COVID. Feel better soon, Jack!

Our Site Coordinator Jill spoke to us about the history of Australia, Sydney. And specifically, The Rocks. 

Our bus took us to the harbour. We had a walking exploration of the Rocks, in the pouring rain. We had time to walk around the area. I enjoyed the Rocks Market, though there were a lot fewer vendors, due to the rain. I walked UNDER the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I'll be walking on the TOP tomorrow. 

We walked to Circular Quay where we boarded a boat for a cruise on the magnificent Sydney Harbour. It's the best harbour in the world, depending on where you went to school. We saw many sites of this water-centric city. We had a lovely meat and cheese platter and wine.

Harry took me to an opal shop that he knew of, but it was closed. I walked up Pitt Street to another shop, but didn't buy anything there. I took the light rail to Chinatown.

I walked to Paddy's Market. The place is like a giant indoor flea market. You can buy everything from souvenirs to shoes. You can get a massage, haircut, or get your phone fixed. I bought a pair of sunglasses (I need to retire some existing ones) and a charging cord (the ones I brought are too short). 

I walked back to the hotel and relaxed a little. I went to The Pumphouse next door for a glass of wine. Met up with Mel, Ted, Denise, and Fred.

We met the others in the hotel lobby. Kim didn't join us, as she too tested positive. We're dropping like flies. 

We walked to Darling Harbour, in the light rain, to Planar. As soon as we were seated, it started pouring rain. We were dry at our covered outdoor tables. We enjoyed a leisurely dinner, then walked back to the hotel. Luckily it had stopped raining. 

I hope tomorrow's weather forecast (no rain) holds.

Photo: Me overlooking the Sydney Opera House