Ugg!

Our last couple of days in Sydney, we went to more markets, walked along more coasts and generally just enjoyed the city. One of the highlights for me (and also for Lauren) was purchasing Ugg boots for less than half price at Paddy’s Markets. It felt strange getting them when its 80s and sunny outside, but I think I’ll be glad I got them once I get home. We also walked around Balmain, a suburb that was very quaint and full of cafés. I think I'll let the pictures do the talking for some of the stuff we did our final couple days in Sydney.

Paddy's Market

Koala bear sleeping near Darling Harbour

$10 steak lunch on the Harbor!

The Strand, an old shopping mall

Sydney eye peeking out from Martin's Place

China Town

Walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Fish and chips/seafood platter

Sydney University at night (really creepy!)

Bondi Beach (Hugh Jackman was there the day before us!)

Us next to Bondi Beach

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On our final day in Sydney, we had a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. The tour was so interesting, and our guide was hysterical. It had been projected to be finished in 3 years with a budget of $7 million dollars. It ended up taking 17 years and costing $13 million dollars. We got to see the drama theatre, which is run by Kate Blanchet, the concert hall, and the opera/ballet theatre. It was really impressive!! We also got to see the organ that took 10 years to build and 2 years to tune. Wow!

We also walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge at dusk, which was super windy, but gorgeous none the less.

The most purple lobby ever concieved

Inside the concert hall

In case I haven't included enough pictures of this building...

On Friday, we woke up at the crack of dawn, ate breakfast, and caught the train to the airport. We couldn’t believe how smooth everything went in Sydney, we never seemed to have to wait on any bus, train, or ferry, and we timed up our plane to Nadi, Fiji perfect as well!