Kangaroo's - Central Sydney... I'm in Love!

Day 2: Australian Wildlife

I wake up... Almost instantly I'm greeted by the sounds of the garden. Birds chirping, I suppose, but they are sounds I have never heard before in my life. Fascinating, finally something different... I go to the kitchen and realise that unfortunatly once again the sky is overcast. Oooh well. After a lovely breakfast with Jess and her mum, Jess proposes to go and see the Featherdale Wildlife Park, where one can marvel at Australia's local wildlife. Translation: kangaroo's. YES! So we did. After about an half an hour drive we arrive to this wonderful park. First thing that shocks me are the massive birds. I'm even more shocked when Jess informs me that, unlike any other regular zoo where most animals are rare and mostly from other countries, all these animals live in Australia and that they all run around happily in the wild. Holy s***! You mean to tell me that those horrible birds with the intimidating black beaks simply fly around the Outback??? You me an the withe Ibis? Those fly around my Uni all the time! OMG... Some animals are beautiful, such as kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, the baby dingos etc. Others, such as some of the reptiles (including the worlds most deadly snake), some of the birds and the crocs, I find far more intimidating...

Day three: The City

YES! FInally some nice weather. Today we head out for Sydney City's Centre. We decide to park the car at Pennant Hills Library and take the train from there. After about an half an hour train ride and another 5 minute tube ride via Wynyard station we arrive at the City Centre. OMG... It exceeds ALL my expectations! The beautiful white Opera House, the blue water surrounding it, the trees and grass that pop up here and there and the Sydney bridge.... What can I say about the bridge... Simply magnificent. After the sightseeing Jess takes me to this famous Pancake place called: Pancake's on the Rocks where we become, what we can only describe as absolute PIGS! Not only do we order to massive pancakes (one banana, one chocolate-strawberrie), but we also order a plate of vegetarian nachos....My.pants. are. about. to. burst....Must. undo.button... After that it's of to work for Jess so I decide to take a stroll through Australia's Contemporary Art Museum. See dad? I also do cultural stuff.

To be perfectly honest, I'm not a a modern art kinda gal' really. So, although there are some pieces I can appreciate, other simply creep me out. Lol. Although there is one thing that took my breath away entirely: the Sydney Harbour view from the Museum's terrace.

Ten I decide to have a look at the Discovery Museum just  around the block from the Museum of COntemporary Art. It explains how this particular part of the City called 'The Rocks' was created. Very informative. Then, a Tourist information centre caught my eye. Inside, it is filled with helpful brochures about Sydney and other parts of the country. I have a look at the City Tours and others related to the northern Territory, but one was especially interests me: LEARN TO SURF.... But that's a story for later on.....

Being that Jess's mum offered to pick me up after work, I decided it was time to head towards the tube station. Although I am officially a Sydney tue expert now. NOT! lol. Jet Lag still plays its dirty tricks on me, and it makes me fall asleep on the train. Luckily, I wake up before arriving at Pennant Hills, so in the end all is well. After a lovely lamb dinner and a Sex in the City episode in Jess's room, I'm absolutely exhausted and I decide to call it a day.