So. 17.12. - Sydney, the 3rd day

Update from yesterday:
I took some more photos at the very busy square in front of the Opera House, with a crowded bar right next to it. Obviously, this is the place to be in Sydney. Even though the approximately 5 million residents are spread out generously over about 12,000 km², you get a completely different impression from these couple hundred square meters.

Our apartment is not only centrally located, but also in a very hip area (Surry Hills). You can have a lavish and extraordinary breakfast here in many really cool locations. This morning in a long garage, which is also a coffee roastery on the floor above. My breakfast was very spicy, Birgit's was very sweet.

It's cloudy again and muggy, which is good for the skin but not so good for the view. Today we tackled the Harbour Bridge, a guided climbing tour immediately lost its appeal at a price of AU$ 383/person. From above, you have a great view of the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay. Every day, an even bigger skyscraper docks there, it's incredible how many thousands of people are washed ashore here.

To escape the hustle and bustle a bit, we crossed over to Watsons Bay by ferry, which was also a popular destination for many on this Sunday. After a short walk, you have a unique view from 'The Gap' of the cliffs and the Tasman Sea, with the Sydney skyline in the background.

In the evening, we strolled and ate in the modern and stylish business district of Barangaroo. Originally called 'East Darling Harbour', it was renamed in honor of Bennelong's second wife, who made a name for herself by mediating between the early British colonizers and the Aboriginal people who were still fishing and hunting here.

Since we are continuing to Queenstown tomorrow, there was a farewell fireworks display, right in front of our balcony above the Sydney skyline.