the city

Made my first foray into the city (as everyone calls Sydney) on Saturday and had a blast. Ended up making friends with some German tourists on the train there, and had a delicious breakfast with them. Belgian waffles with rhubarb and mascarpone, and a watermelon-raspberry-mint juice? Almost felt like I was at Swami's! Perfect start to the day.

Amazing brekkie at Cafe Giulia

Beautiful, colorful street art

Brave New World!

So many pretty little details around the city

After saying auf wiedersehen to them, I walked down George Street to The Rocks, part of old Sydney right along the water. Took a tour around the Museum of Contemporary Art, taking in an exhibit on new, young Australian artists, and really marveling at the String Theory exhibit, focusing on Aboriginal art. Beautiful!

Really loved these following illustrations. Simple, a little spooky, definitely whimsical.

The colorful beginning of the String Theory exhibit. Amazing stuff.

Being a good tourist.

The Opera House really is beautiful with the tile, wood, and glass work. It would be a thrill to get dolled up and actually attend something here. Maybe!

The Royal Botanic Gardens were next. They really are beautiful, and HUGE. Have to go back and just spend a lazy day there, exploring and picnicking and making myself homesick for Kate Sessions.

Stumbled upon Market City, a giant indoor market in Chinatown. The basement was full of fresh fruit and veg and seafood, the next floor had vendors selling everything from UGGs to jewelry to spices and souvenirs, then two more floors of a proper mall on top of that!

And finally, right by the station, spotted this ambitiously green (at least externally) building. It was still under construction, but I already know it will be gorgeous when all those plants and vines have really had a chance to grow. Yay for urban green!

Already anxious to go back and explore some more. Definitely going to do a park day, but think my next trip will be to Bondi Beach! Stay tuned for more!