We disembarked the ship at 08:45 on Friday and found our hotel in Darling Harbour where we left our luggage and returned to the Opera House to collect our tickets for tomorrow’s performance and dinner.
We had a good tour of the Opera House at 11:00. We both thought that the wings on the roof were covered in stainless steel but surprisingly found that they were covered in porcelain tiles from Belgium.
We had a good tour of the Opera House at 11:00. We both thought that the wings on the roof were covered in stainless steel but surprisingly found that they were covered in porcelain tiles from Belgium.
We then hopped on a half hour ferry to Manly.
Beautiful weather and an opportunity to talk to the locals. We satisfied at least four of the ten best things to do in Manly, including sampling some local beers in the New Brighton Hotel (Did you ever go there, Emma?)
Returning to our hotel we found that we had been upgraded to a superior room and balcony with a tremendous view of Darling Harbour. Found the Meat and Wine Co restaurant (recommended by Jane’s WI friend, Jan) and had a very decent steak. We left at around midnight and Darling Harbour was still buzzing.
Beware of taxi drivers, unless you have the correct change!
Tonight, dinner at Aria (just opposite the Opera House) followed by “Cosi Fan Tutte”. We have found a good way to get around using a combined ferry/train/bus ticket offer. So much to see and do, so little time and tiredness sets in!
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