We started with a healthy breakfast, inspired by the supermarket opposite our hotel. This mart sold predominantly fruit, and slabs of chocolate. Literal slabs. We (regrettably) opted for the former.
Ever looking to find the ultimate park, we walked to another local green spot. There seemed to be an impromptu wedding / ritual / celebration happened across the bridge on the other side of the park. The grass was greener on our side, I believe.
This park was East of the Sydney Harbour bridge, and follow a route down to the waterfront we came across another little green enclave with stunning scenes across the bay.
The park, thankfully, had an adult entertainment zone. Hatti dawned appropriate PPE, and performed an unscheduled operation test on the key equipment; equipment most likely to have been effected by the high salinity levels in the immediate environment. The swing passed with no need for repair or overhaul on this visit. The maintenance crews were stood down.
Nearing midday we headed back to the hotel to pick up our bags, via the dandelion sculpture (below), grabbed a quick coffee to help with the transfer to our accommodation for the evening.
After successfully stowing our bags we had a bite to eat in the park. Located near central station, this park had an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and various sculptural benches spread across a generous area.
After the quick lunch, we headed towards a point West of Sydney Harbour bridge. On route to the shore we passed several interesting buildings, art installations, linear parks etc. The highlights (questionable) noted below!
Further down the route we stumbled across Sydney’s version of the New York’s High Line, a fairly short section of redeveloped railway. The urban walkway, ‘The Goods Line’, fringes the University of Technology Sydney, and makes for a great breakout space for students / lecturers / support staff and folks enjoying an undisturbed stroll!
Finally after some (many) steps later we reached our shore front destination. You guessed it, another park.
As we weaved East, along the various piers, the CBD loomed ahead of us. Many of the piers had seen major renovation. Now home to various cafés, restaurants, hotels and apartments.
See you tomorrow folks,
James
I’m glad you said that the water fence was for. Keeping those pesky crabs in place! As my first thought was sharks!!
I love that dandelion sculpture, it’s spectacular .❤️
As always a mixture of both!
Great photos, Opal or was it Smoke?