Saturday, April 28, 2007

The Rocks - Sydney

Today we spent a lovely day at The Rocks in Sydney. It was amazing that there is so much to do just 5 minutes from our house. Yes - thats right, in 5 minutes we'd left home and got a park at The Rocks.

First on the agenda was lunch, because Mr Murray was hungry - and boy did he eat! We had a great lunch at this great Italian restaurant just near the market called Caminetto. We had this great little table right up the back of the courtyard - it was hard to believe that we were in one of Sydney's busiest little spots. Its a place that we'll definetly be going back for. Murray especially enjoyed the "Sizzling Oysters on the Rocks" served with garlic, tomato, shallots, chilli and mushroom - all things he loves. As you can see by this pic, he loved the pizza too!

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We walked and browsed through all the market stalls, taste testing, touching, smelling, looking at everything as we went along. Its a spot that I'll be definetly taking Mum when she finally comes up and visits me.

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After having a good walk about we went down to where you can get a spectacular view of the Harbour Bridge. I thought it would be packed down there, but amazingly, I think due to the overcast weather, we were amoungst the few people there.

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From there we walked down to Circular Quay for a desperately needed coffee. We sat outside and had a great view of the bridge and the Opera House.

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With all the Ferries and Jetboats about, I think that we are now inspired to make that one of the next things to tick off our list. In addition to the museum at Circular Quay, and about a million other things. I'd also like to find if there is still a "Leftorium" at The Rocks for when Mum comes up - she missed out on visiting it years ago, and has never gotten over it.

Ooo-oooo-ooo! I also found DFS Galleria - but Murray took me away before I could be swooned by all the pretty shiney things.... ooooo.... On that note - Sweet Dreams! (I'll be dreaming of little blue boxes....

xx oo xx

6 comments:

Unknown said...

We were down there just last weekend. Should have doubled :)

Anonymous said...

You guys are always on the go.
Make the most of Sydney, i know we do when we are down there.

Anonymous said...

We were down there Sunday before last, it's always such a fun morning out...
Home-made lemonade, chocolate-dipped strawberries and hot-buttered corn, yum :)

ps - what's a leftorium???

Anonymous said...

Nice pic of Murray stuffing his face, Sherry. Nah just joking. Looks like your enjoying Sydney.

Rel said...

Gosh, you almost make me want to move to Syndey ! I love the Rocks area. SOunds like you guys are feeling moer at home and settling right in.

Cheli said...

I thought the one of Murray stuffing his face was great too ;)

I'm pretty sure the Leftorium is still there - but couldn't tell you the address or anything sorry!