My brother Matthew, his wife Jessie, sister-in-law Anna and my Dad arrived on Wednesday evening the 28th Feb. After picking them up from the airport, we made our way home and out for a very late dinner (11pm). They had a quick walk around the main strip of the Cross (at their request!), then we settled them in for the big day ahead..
Thursday morning, after breakfast at Tropicana, was the trip to Toronga Zoo by ferry.
It's always so much fun showing new-comers to Sydney the harbour, and this way you hit two birds with one stone! Plus of course the views of the Opera House & Bridge never disappoint!
They had a great time walking around. It was a long day with lots to see and do. In fact the zoo has changed a lot since I was there last, with the new "Wild Asia" exhibit (pictured below) and the "Great Southern Oceans" exhibit being built.
I got some great shots of the animals and my family (can you pick which one is which? Haha )
Above: Even the Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence were at the Zoo for Mardi Gras with their Annual Tour!
Above: Getting into the Mardi Gras spirit!
After a long day at the Zoo, we hopped back onto the ferry for the ride back to Circular Quay..
The family wanted to have a closer look at the Opera House, so we walked along the Quay and found out we were in the middle of an episode for "The Bold and the Beautiful"! We were lucky enough to be asked to hang around and be "tourists" in the background.. So I took a few tourist shots of my own! (Brooke & Ridge were both there..!)
We got home, had a change of clothes and a little rest, then the family decided it would be good to get back onto the Harbour for the trip to Manly. So we made our way back to Circular Quay and had a lovely trip to Manly, taking in the city views at night. After a nice dinner on the main strip of Manly Beach, we were definitely ready for bed, and made our way back home with sleepy heads..
The next day would be another big day for us all..
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