Last full day in Sydney which hopefully also means last day of being full! Weather looks good as predicted for visit to Taronga Zoo. Fog then fine. A leisurely walk down to Non Square Quay to catch the ferry across to be gate adjacent shortly after opening time of 0930. Some breakfast on the way and then it is time to
Another excellent breakfast and coffee at Barista Sister. CLP says the porridge was to die for. I was just glad didn’t have to put my teeth in to eat it.
Ferries, like all Sydney Public Transport, works well and on time. Arrived at Zoo just after opening so took the Sky Safari to top entrance. It was a Pithy I didn’t have my helmet with me 🤠 Map in hand we started the process with the main plan to avoid the hordes of school kiddies out of their cages. Of course not all animals necessarily want to be seen and disappointed especially not to see and Tigers and to a lesser degree the platypus. The weather was glorious now and so every now and then just stop to admire view from prime location
We have been to a few zoos in our time and would suggest Dubbo is better although no doubt Taronga does a lot of conservation work etc. We didnt join the great unwashed for any shows . The admission price of $40 is fine – especially when factor in Seniors discount of 10% – its just we were done in about 2.5 hrs which suits me of course.
Of course Ferries are not only great public transport but also a free “ tour” in themselves and the scenery on trip home was magnificent . Saw where Sco Mo hangs out , or have they changed PMs again this week ?
As we were finished a bit earlier than expected thought would see if could get table at Cafe Sydney given such glorious weather. Alas no and we kinda both looked at each other and thought at same time why not Rockpool again? Boring maybe but we remembered the great food and service and could get a table at short notice. The lovely reception lass remembered us and as our table not ready yet we retreated to the bar for a refreshing ale. The place was really busy and yet 10 mins later same lady came into bar to chat to us about our day ! We were seated by about 1:45 pm which was fine as just felt like some good steak. We even had the same waitress and the service was once more superb. We joked about trying the second birthday in same week trick and she said “ of course you can” . And then John Laws walked in and my day was made – a celebrity at last and someone who makes me look young. I even stopped and said hello on way out and shook his hand. He must feel like he is top of the bridge now with the better Half of Harkle. It’s always nice to enrich the lives of old folk I say .
Lunch was somewhat interrupted by phone call from Doctors Surgery saying Monday’s appointment on Sunshine Coast was cancelled and could I come back Wednesday or Thursday. Ah no sweetheart I can’t . And of course still have to wait around for MRI at Sunshine Coast at 1030 on Monday morning. Strangely after a couple of beers and wine the shoulder didn’t seem too bad. That is next week’s problem
So by now it was well past 3 pm so waddle back home and that could well be all we see of Sydney this time round. Not sure will feel like heading out again once the trakkies go on. Checked in for flights tomorrow morning so some packing to be done and then a leisurely trip out in morning. Could be busy with Invictus Games starting but most traffic heading in not out
Been a great short stay and have to say the food and drink scene matches Melboring now. Sydney does seem more of a business/serious/wanker place and this best demonstrated maybe by a small shoe shine set up in a little arcade with 3 workers on the go ! Now if I just had some small shoes to shine.
Harkle Sightings : 0. Whew
John Laws Sightings : 1. Yay
Later dudes
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