Today we headed to Glebe market. About a twenty minute walk. It was a cute market, vintage and second hand stalls as well as handmade stuff. I didn't get anything, was kinda in a daze coz hadn't eaten yet but Laura got a few things. I really need to find a jacket though! Would like to take a stroll down Kings Street and find a cool one, loads of nice boutiques and vintage shops.
We next walked to Darling Harbour, following signs, so it was probably a longer route than necessary. A sunny day but the wind was stronger today so made it chilly. Was pretty down at the harbour. Felt more family orientated with the sea life and madam tuessaudes. We got a Movenpick ice cream too. Went down to the ferries and got on one to Cockatoo Island to see where the convicts were sent. Only a five minute ferry ride. The island had had many uses over 200 years but I thought they could have presented it better. I expected a bit of a museum set up with things to see and read but instead you just have to walk around the island looking at the buildings from the outside. It's all as it was left but there wasn't much help to the imagination. Got a booklet though.
Got a ferry back to Circular Quay and decided to just have a walk around the city centre and shops for a while coz although we were really tired there wouldn't be anything to do if we went back to the hostel. It's just for sleeping in not for hanging out in the prison cells!
We walked for quite a long time, saw Westfield, Hyde Park, Sydney Mint. Funny how many places have the same name as in England. Everywhere either matches somewhere at home or has an aboriginal name!
Caught a bus back to Newtown and got off at Dominos! We deserved some tasty calories after our walking and being freezing. Cheap too but not quite as good. Ate in the shop and then walked back to the hostel. Had a really good hot shower and facetimed Danny :) a week could be too long to spend in Sydney on a budget. Although we've got the days filled, being out for whole days means spending more! Heading to the Blue Mountains in the morning.
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