Fri 12 Feb - Sightseeing in Sydney

After another early swim followed by breakfast we walked to the ferry terminal at Manly Wharf and caught the ferry into central Sydney. The ferry trip lasted about half an hour and gave us unrivalled views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. After a quick look around the exterior of the Opera House we went for some relief from the heat in the harbourside café/bar. By now the temperature we reckoned to be in the mid thirties and the humidity was high! We continued our sightseeing expedition by taking another ferry to Darling Quay. Here we split up, Christine and Charlie visiting the Sydney Aquarium whilst Emma and Mike went to the Maritime Museum. The air conditioning in both buildings provided a welcome respite. Another beer later and we were on the ferry back to Circular Quay followed by the ferry to Manly. We had to return in good time as Emma had arranged a barbecue for the evening, having invited a number of friends round to meet step-mum and dad. As always Emma’s schedules are always full to bursting point! Unfortunately it has to be reported that the weather then turned very British-like and we had to have the bbq inside, with the grille set up on the balcony, due to a heavy rainstorm. It absolutely pelted down.