Federation Cliff Walk

March 14, 2018 by Rachel in Australia, Food

On our last full day in Sydney, we decided to walk the Federation Cliff Walk. The walk starts in Watsons Bay and follows along the coast providing beautiful views of the South Pacific Ocean.

Blue Mountains

March 11, 2018 by Rachel in Australia

Alex and I decided to wake early Sunday morning in order to catch one of the first trains to the Blue Mountains. The train ride takes a little over two hours and we arrived around 9:30am. The slate-blue haze that gives the Blue Mountains its name comes from a fine mist of oil emitted by the huge eucalyptus trees covering the park. This World Heritage region is known for its beautiful scenery and rich Aboriginal history.

Manly Beach

March 08, 2018 by Rachel in Australia

Wednesday morning we boarded the ferry from Circular Quay to go to Manly Beach. The ferry passes by the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and downtown skyscrapers. It was great being able to see the view from the water and I took lots of pictures of the cityscape! Here are just a few of my favorites:

Hermitage Foreshore Walk

March 07, 2018 by Rachel in Australia, Food

Yesterday, Alex and I took the bus to Nielsen Park to hike the Hermitage Foreshore Walk. The track is short, a little over a mile, but offers beautiful views of the city skyline, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. The path follows along the coastline and there were several small, secluded beaches along the way.

Macquarie University

March 05, 2018 by Rachel

On Sunday, Alex and I took the train to Macquarie University, the college where I studied abroad in 2004. It was so weird being back on campus as the school is currently undergoing some major construction and there were a lot of new buildings. School had started the previous week, but the campus was SO QUIET while we were there - we only saw a handful of students. It was nice walking around the campus (despite almost stepping on a spider the size of a tennis ball - ewww!) and seeing how much has changed.

Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach Walk

March 04, 2018 by Rachel in Australia

Friday, Alex and I hiked the Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach Walk. This 3.5-mile walk stretches along the Pacific Ocean coastline and made for a perfect morning activity. The trail extends along several other beaches including: Clovelly Beach, Bronte Beach and Tamarama Beach. There is also a large cemetery, Waverly Cemetery, which we passed as well. After arriving to Bondi Beach, we grabbed lunch at the Porch and Parlour.

G'day Sydney!

March 03, 2018 by Rachel in Australia

We made it back to mainland Australia Wednesday night! We left Hobart at 4:30pm and by 6:30pm, we had landed in Sydney. I studied abroad in Sydney 14 years ago and have been looking forward to returning. It has been exciting to be back in a city again for a change of scenery and excellent food choices! On Thursday, we checked out the Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and walked across the Harbour Bridge. It was a busy day and we walked a total of 8 miles before 3:00pm!