More Botanical Garden

Toward the end of the tour there was a great opportunity to take a pic. of the Opera House (pic. 1). I also loved this tree. I think it is called a bottle tree (pic. 2). And finally I got a pic of the city skyline with the park in the foreground (pic.3).

I was very impressed with this park. I think it is the best city park I have ever seen. It is a huge asset to the city.

After my 2 hour walking tour I took the $10 trolley tour that has 4 hop-on/hop-off stops. This is the option I think most people would enjoy. I got off and walked to Mrs. Macquarie's chair. I then took it to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This art gallery was free and a fabulous stop. I took this picture of a digital person there but it also had wonderful pictures of early Australia, as well as some great classical art.

From there my day went down hill. When we got off the ship there was no visitor information which was unusual. Practically every port had something so we were expecting visitor guides and maps. I picked up a map from the Museum and struck off in the direction of The Rocks. On the way I got some lunch but had likely waited too long to eat (it was around 3 p.m.). As a result by the time I got to the Rocks and tried to make my way to the visitor center I was just wandering in and out of the shops wasting time. I got to the visitor center with only 5 min. before closing so did not make it to any more sights. I then walked back to the ship, stopping in shops as I went but was disappointed that I didn't make better use of the rest of my day. I reboarded the Tahitian Princess at about 7 p.m.

I went up top to see the sail away and enjoyed seeing the city lights as well as the Opera House lit up.