The Rocks (not The ‘Rock’) is a downtown area in historic Sydney; bordered by the Harbour Bridge & the Opera House. The first European setters stepped ashore here so it is home to a number of Australia’s heritage sites, including Nurses’ Walk & Susannah Place which documents 150 years of change to domestic life right down to the original brick privies & open laundries. Other sites include the Observatory – now the museum of astronomy; the Lord Nelson Brewery – the oldest hotel in Sydney est. in 1841; The Hero of Waterloo pub pre 1850; and finally, Sydney’s sole remaining functional pissoir! The Rocks has 16 galleries, 4 museums, 2 theatres, boutique shopping, cafes, pubs, parks & some of the best views of the harbour. Today was also market day at the Rocks; with more than 200 stalls housed under a sail-like canopy and bounded by beer gardens and eateries.
We walked it all even though the temperature climbed to 29 C under sunny blue skies. The ambience of the street, the people, the views and the entertainment collectively made us feel great. Sydney is a wonderful city.
Hi Jean, all continues to sound fantastic and sounds like you guys will be buying parrots when you return home, for some Australian flavor at the breakfast table. February is proving to be almost has busy as December and January. Spent the weekend with Alex and Rosalie as it was time to move Carolann's stuff out of the property up north, that's right their last linked to Clarence's home is due to be sold this week. This coming weekend Bobby, Marg's son will be moving from his home,since his house is sold as well. Two more houses scheduled to be built in Cavendish. Another sign of aging boomers I guess. Soon you will be having conversation and wine with Lewis and Elsa, hope all goes well. Keep the highlights coming. Marie
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, I was wondering what you were up too! Boy lots of changes! By now I guess Lewis & Elsa are inflight from Vanc; arrive here tomorrow at 10:15. Crazy how fast the time is moving along! Thought of you a lot watching all the 'animals' at the Chinese NY parade!
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