Day 5 and 6 were really busy, jam packed days as they were our last 2 in Sydney. We felt the "Oh no, we haven't done that yet and we really wanted to!" pressure. We did everything we wanted to do in Sydney except go to the Blue Mountains. It was just too cold. In the end we decided the Rocky Mountains are the best in the world and we had those at our fingertips for 3 years, so that made it okay.

On Day 5 we went down to the Fish Market, Watson's Bay and Bondi Beach. I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but Sydney is a huge city and this stuff was spread out everywhere!

On our way to the fish market the ferry dropped us at the Naval museum. Of course we had to get in a quick pic of a boat and a sub!

Headed into the Fish Market. It's the 2nd largest in the world. Japan's is the largest. What we couldn't get over is how little is smelled. I know, I know "fish markets shouldn't smell." The Koreans did not get that memo!

Inside the fish markets where the restaurants were. Elaina thought it smelled. It really didn't. We just think she didn't like seeing all of the dead fish.
One of many "cheese bars" at the fish market. If I'd had a way to get it home we would have walked out with a lot of cheese!

Eating at the Famous Doyle's. It was really good. Aiden got shrimps, Dad (and Hud) got fish and chips and I got grilled barramundi (Australia's most famous fish), and Elaina ate a turkey sammy we brought her from home. It was GREAT!

Where the fish auction happens. We didn't get to see it because the kid's are too little to do the behind the scenes tour.

After the Fish Market we went to check out the cliff's at Watson's Bay.

A lot of the tree's in Australia had huge trunks like this. We couldn't get over how big they were.

Checking out the cliff's. We tried to hike to the top of one, but there were too many stairs, so this is as close as we got.

We then headed to Bondi Beach. We really picked a great time to go, too. It was at the end of the work day and all of the surfer's were comeing out to catch some waves. It was really windy, too, so it made it really fun to watch. The waves were huge and these guys could surf!

The kid's headed out to touch the water-ICE! The people to the left are kid's doing surfing lessons. We were impressed!

The fam at Bondi.
They have a really cute little shopping are right on the beach and here is Elaina modeling on a bench.



On our way home that night we got to watch this cruise ship back out of Circular Quay. We are not boat people, but it was really pretty cool to watch.

On Day 6 we decided we wanted to do a little shopping. Bondi Junction is the perfect place. We even found a target. It was awesome. Sadly we didn't buy much-there prices are MUCH higher than our target!

This is a famous alley way in the Rocks. However, I have no recollection of why it's famous. So, you'll just have to trust me.
These next 2 pics are for my Mom and Aunt Carolyn. This was the coolest store. It's a button shop. It was wall to wall buttons. I've never seen anything like it.
A close up of one of the walls. It really was incredible.
At a mall. A real mall with real sizes. Bliss! Elaina had the quote of the trip here, too.

Aiden: Can we just sit while the girl's shop?

Dad: Aiden if we sit, the girl's just spend the money. We have to be there, so they don't go crazy.

Elaina: We don't have time to sit. We have time to shop. Duh!

That is MY girl!

At a little shopping street that had no traffic in Bondi Junction.

After all the shopping we thought the kid's might like break, so we found a nearby park.

Hudson's first time in a swing. He LOVED it. Sadly there are no baby swings on base, so this was a one time thing. Just a few more months though and we'll have baby swings at our disposal!
This little toy was really neat. It made you spin really fast. As you can see Hud and Aidenthought it was pretty cool.
This guy is supposed to be an Aboriginee. Hmmm. Probably not, but it made for a good pic.

When we got home we decided we wanted to walk to the Cremorne Point light house. We really were just loving going on walks everynight in a neighborhood.
About to head down the light house. Thost little sailboats in the background are all parked at a really famous yacht club where the biggest yachting race starts every year.
We made it to the light house. Excuse the crooked pic. We had to set the camera on a rock.
Giving Mama a wave while walking around the rocks.
A really beautiful garden right by the apartment we rented.
My fave pic of the trip. Sweetest (and cutest) kid's in the whole world. Bar None!
On our way to the airport to head to Cairns. We passed this everyday and didn't know what it was. We learned that it's called Ft. Denison and it was a prison many moons ago.

Our last ferry ride. We sure did enjoy our time in Sydney.

Next up: Cairns!