My criteria for a fantastic city versus a great city

Last night, the princess wanted seafood. I wanted Italian. We found this place and both satisfied our desires.

It was four and a half stars.
Swordfish, sultanas, pine nuts and raisins and a dash of garlic, butter and capers. The best the princess has ever had. You know whose wine that is.

The morning started with breakfast in our room.

She is looking up the calorie count for French toast with apple.

Then it was off to meet the princess best friend. She loves to meet and bond with concierges.

Setting the days agenda.

Next stop was something we do in every city. The hop on and hop off bus tour.

The stop
Making another friend. He told her to take the red bus first, then the blue bus. Three and a half hours of tours.
The princess just firing away. Here are some of the best pictures of the city.
A residential tower
A government building made from original stone from the area.
St. Mary’s, the largest Catholic Church in Sydney
A meeting place for locals. Under the coke sign.
They are paying for part of this trip for us!
This clock is the tallest clock in the central city and can be seen in all directions.
The world famous Sydney harbor bridge
The largest fish market in the world. We visit tomorrow.
The tall sphere building is the only six star hotel in Sydney.
The opera house. We visit tomorrow for breakfast.
Bondi beach, not enough time to surf.
A bit crowded for us.
They sun bathe everywhere
The Bondi street scene
Waiting for the hop on hop off bus.
When you have to wait, in honor of my golfing partner Don, had to have ice cream.

For you golfers, we saw this.

36 holes
Flat
Looks inviting
The local harbor
Heading back to the city. The beach is less then 25 minutes from city proper.
That is a rotating bar, restaurant and observation deck. I am sure Spud will want to go. Highest point in Sydney but still 100 feet below Empire State Building.

This is a fantastic city. Why? The hop on hop off bus. You have so much to see and do. Melbourne did not have one. That is why it is great, but not fantastic. The other mates are arriving, so for now, hope you enjoyed your tour of Sydney.

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One response to “My criteria for a fantastic city versus a great city”

  1. Alison Avatar

    Now you can be our tour guides!

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