Finally Sydney

(working on getting a few more photos added!)

After our whirlwind tour from corner to corner of the Island Continent, we finally landed in Sydney. For about $7 a night, we found a bed in the smallest 6 person dorm we have seen yet. We have learned that the "cool and hip" areas where backpackers generally find a room are also the "grungy and sketchy" red light districts (known as Kings Cross in Sydney). After sleeping (or trying to sleep at least) we headed off for the Sydney harbour. Miranda described the first glimpse of the Sydney Opera House the best: "It's like meeting a celebrity!" After seeing so many photos, we were finally able to see the building in person... which led to us taking way too many photos ourselves. We did get to see a ballet at the Opera House, and spent the rest of our time searching out some of Sydney's beach districts.