Sydney Day One

Unfortunately, our continental breakfast is scheduled for us, so we had no other choice than to get up by 8:30AM for breakfast, but I won't complain too much because it got us out of bed early enough to get our day started. We began by walking to Market City, which is a three story market and shopping center. Luckily, I didn't spend as much money as did at the market in Melbourne, but I did get a few things for myself today!

After spending a few hours at the markets we made our way back to the hostel to drop off the things we had bought and caught a free shuttle bus to the Sydney Harbor to see the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House. It is absolutely incredible how many people there were on the Harbor pier today. everywhere you looked there was someone. Not only that, but there were artists and street performers lining the sidewalks. 

We finally got around to take pictures of the Opera House and the bridge, and without thinking about it we made plans to take the 5PM ferry across to Darling Harbour because it was a closer walk to our hostel. Once 5PM finally came around I came to the realization we would be sailing out during sunset, and needless to say it was absolutely gorgeous. I no longer want to come home... 

Although all my friends and family are in America, Australia will forever have my heart after tonight. Once we docked in the Harbor we made our way to get dinner and then back to the hostel to relax for a while. Since it was Alan's last night with us some of us went out for a few hours for a last hoorah. I am excited for another day in this beautiful city tomorrow, and since we have accuse to our kitchen in the hostel we are making a home cooked meal for dinner tomorrow night. Goodnight everyone!