The best thing about being in Sydney with my parents is that we will be seeing it in style, and so feeling suitably rested after our night in a luxurious hotel (a far cry from our 5 months of sleeping in a campervan) we set off to revisit some of our old haunts. It seemed as though Sydney was going to pull out all the stops and put on a good show, beginning with the weather. Despite it being almost mid-winter the sun was shining gloriously and so it seemed only appropriate to head to the beach. It was a perfect day to be at Coogee beach and we were almost fooled into thinking it was summer (to be fair a Sydney winter probably is hotter than a Scottish summer!). After breakfast on the beach and a brief paddle in the sea we were ready to walk along the coastal path towards Bondi. There were even a couple of humpback whales blowing and frolicking in the distance. At my favourite beach, Bronte, Si and Dad went for a swim and mum and I lounged on the beach, well we don’t want to exert ourselves too much!
Feeling rejuvenated we braved the last stretch and made it to Bondi in time for a spot of lunch at Icebergs. We enjoyed our food whilst watching the brave swimmers facing the cold of Icebergs pool and the Bondi surfers catching some waves, albeit tiddlers.
Our day of Sydney highlights was rounded off perfectly with a glass of bubbly at the Opera bar, we had just sat down when the fireworks began to light up the harbour bridge – it was almost as if Sydney was welcoming us back. Unfortunately mum and dad were sleeping off a touch of jet lag back at the hotel and missed the fireworks but we appreciated them. Thanks Sydney, it’s good to be home.