Woke up to rain and overcast skies. Grateful it subsided before catching the ferry to Circular Quay. We planned to take the train to St. James, but they were down and alternate bus routes were offed free of charge.
Stopped at Hyde Park on our way to St. Mary's Cathedral, to listen to the boys choir, on the First Sunday of Advent.
Walked the shops of Pitt Street Mall, including the three story Apple Store.
Took the lift to the top of the Tower Eye, Sydney's tallest building. The 4D movie was down; they offered us a ticket for another day. We passed on the offer, Alecia was relieved to not have to view the shark footage. Having a hard time convincing her to go on a jet boat ride in the harbor due to sharks.
From Tower Eye we walked to Darling Harbour. When you walk on the footpaths, or in the stores, you walk on the left.
Had lunch at I'm Angus located at Cockle Bay Wharf. The price you see is the price you pay. Tax is included and no tipping required. Caught the ferry back to Circular Quay.
Toured the Contemporary Art Museum. Discovered contemporary is not our style.
Made a trek to The Rocks and the Rocks Weekend Market. Bought some Oz Beezwax to stop the Australian Salute (waving flies away). The vendor asked "Have you got an accent?" We said, "No." She said, "Your Aussie?" We said, "No." She asked me to say a few more words as you I hadn't said much. She proclaimed, "You're American, you DO have an accent." It's easy to forget we're the foreigners here. Stopped at Gelato Messina, watched a variety of Buskers (Aussie term for street performers). Chrissie (Christmas) here is neat to see.
White flowers act as snow at the base of the decorated trees in the Quay. It's quite beautiful.
Headed back to our place in Mossman and drove to the classic art deco Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace to see Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. Parking is difficult, but we lucked out and found a space behind the theater. Two tickets were $42, can you imagine? It would cost us $100 to take our family to the theatre! We are quite fortunate in the States. At the candy bar you can purchase hard liquor, and every theatre is fully licensed to drink in. It's been a great day and we are tired. Tomorrow brings a long trek to the Blue Mountains. Loving Australia!
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