The trip back into town driving through the leafy suburbs was quite interesting. Back in the centre this is Darling Square Library which although it looks metallic is actually made of wooden slats.
Walking through a housing development at Walsh Bay.
We then stopped at Bangaroo Reserve thinking we might see some wildlife (reserve to us equals wildlife haven) but it was just another city park full of people picnicking and a few lads swimming in the harbour.
On round and under the harbour bridge, I liked this fern growing out of the bricks as the coloured brick at the bottom was shaped like an urn.
A great place for wedding photos.
A good view of The Rocks and The Southern Swan a masted harbour cruise boat.
I love the juxtaposition between new and old.
Back at the hotel we decided to spend a couple of hours on the roof terrace enjoying the sunshine.
It also gave us a super opportunity to study the Celebrity Edge.
And using my long lens we could see exactly what was happening on the top deck.
Looking in the opposite direction, the Harbour Bridge.
Sharp-eyed Ian spotted this group who'd obviously been climbing the structure - rather them than me!
The harbour is home to vessels of all sizes.
The Southern Swan is now out on the water too and full of happy punters by the look of it.
This block of flats is the Sirius Building and exemplifies Brutalist Architecture.
At precisely 1800 the ship's hooter sounded and off she went, pulled out of the harbour by a tiny tug.
And guided by a harbour pilot.
I should imagine it's quite difficult to manoeuvre such a large vessel in this relatively small space.
Whilst I had the long lens on the camera I couldn't resist a few more shots of the sails. How nice of that bird to perch just where it did.
There are two terraces beneath the Opera House and the bars on both were packed.
Our last evening view as tomorrow we start the long trek home.
