Sydney Tour (26 June ~ 2 July) Day 4

29 June...

Well today again we went to Circular Quay, but this time we were not just taking pictures outside the Sydney Opera House, but we entered it. Thanks to Jason, we were late and luckily the receptionist was so kind to let us join the next batch. We entered the magnificient building at 10.30am, and huh, it was a fine piece of architecture!! We visited some of the theatre, but unfortunately we were not allowed to take photos (copyright reason, huh!?) I have never thought I have such a chance in my lifetime!! Ok camera time...

Me at the meeting of the guided tour

Inside the Sydney Opera House, haha..

Utzon, the architect of Sydney Opera House

Me and Jason in front of Opera House

After the 30 minutes guided tour of the Opera House, we went to the Royal Botanic Garden just opposite to it.

Me inside the Botanic Garden

Flying Foxes!!

We didn't stay long here, coz my feet were killing me due to yesterday's Bondi to Coogee Beach Walk (sob... sob...). We passed by the Government House, and snapped some photos in front of it (we were not at the right time, so we didn't follow the guided tour of the House).

Nice Government House, huh?

Ish, the Royal Botanic Garden was so big that it took some time for us to make it to Art Gallery of New South Wales. The Gallery was beautiful in the sense that it resembled the Parthenon in Greece (I am quite sure it is copying hehe..). We entered it (coz it is free) and took a look at the so-called ART (sorry I just couldnt appreciate them). Not very interesting to me, except the outside view of the building.

Art Gallery behind me!

Inside the building

Straight after that, we hopped on a bus and travel back to the city. We went to Queen Victoria Building (QVB) for some window shopping. I can't deny that it is a shopping complex with unique architectural design, including the ancient clocks in it. We didnt spend much time there (coz things sold are expensive!!!), and we walked pass several shopping complexes like Centre Point and also Sydney Tower.. Well, CAMERA!!

Inside of QVB and one of the ancient clock

Sydney Tower (obviously)

Finally, Jason suggested we should go to an evening cruise. Ok, we went to register for an evening cocktail cruise at 5.30pm. We were supposed to see the sunset, but oops it had set at 5pm... We boarded the ship and started our journey. Wow the feeling was totally different than sitting on the Sydney ferry. I especially like the night view and the breeze. About the cocktail, we were actually given a drink and an 'evening box' comprised of cheese, crackers, nuts and a small bowl of who-know-what. I saw someone took another drink, so I was so greedy that I suggested we went to take extra drink as well. We both took red wine this time, and oops Jason was drunk!! Sorry Jason, I couldnt have suggested that...

Behind me is the ship we were going to board, 'Aussie Magic'

Me on the ship with the 'dinner box' and drinks

Culprit for making Jason drunk, haha

He was drunk for a few moment, and with my help (off course, hmm I was not drunk after 2 drinks, hehe), we went back home safely. Jason fell asleep on the floor instantly, and haiz, as a guest, I still had to prepare dinner for him. Lucky my cooking hadnt gone bad though. Haha!!

End of the day, stay tuned for more....