Travels to the Land Down Under

I finally made it to Australia! I've been wanting to go there since we moved over here, and I managed to fit it in just as time was running out. Adam was unable to take off work, but my cousin Laura was able to get away from the US awhile and meet me in Sydney. We spent a week there and the weather was a pleasant surprise. It was so nice...warm during the day, and cool at night! Oh what a relief from the steamy humidity in Singapore.
We did everything we could think to do in the week we were there. Monday we walked around town, went up in the Sydney Tower, took pictures by the Opera House, and had dinner at a little cafe. Tuesday we went in the Hunter Valley region and visited 2 wineries. We learned about the wine-making process and tasted A LOT of different wines!

touring the vineyard and winery

Wednesday we climbed the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. 1400 stairs to be exact. I would have to say it was the highlight of my trip. We had to change into these lovely gray jumpsuits and put on safety harnesses. The entire climb took about 3 hours and the views from the top were amazing!

our cute jumpsuits

not us, but this is what we were doing about an hour before

Thursday we took a trip into the Blue Mountains. We visited a wildlife park and got to pet/take pictures with a koala. After multiple stops to enjoy the views in the mountains, we stopped for mimosas in a park and got to see some wild kangaroos. So cool! That night for dinner I had kangaroo filets. It was surprisingly delicious :)

wild kangaroo

dinner - yum

Friday we took a cruise around Sydney Harbour for lunch and went to the opera in the Sydney Opera House at night. Great experience.

Opera night

Saturday we went to the local weekend markets and bought some souvenirs and then headed to Bondi Beach.

Sadly, Sunday was our last day. We ate breakfast at a pancake place where I had pancakes with strawberries and ice cream on top. YUM! Then we visited the Sydney Aquarium and headed for the airport.
I believe this will be the end of our travels for awhile. In about a week I'll be moving back home! Hard to believe how time flies. I'll miss my carefree lifestyle, but will be so happy to be in my own home again!