Sydney, Oz
Sydney, not the capitol of Australia but the capitol of New South Wales (the capitol of Australia is Camberra). Just a little fact there to introduce the area. Although you would be forgiven in thinking it was the capitol. A huge metropolis of skyscrapers and very fast moving people gives this city a feeling of great importance. Due to this though it was harder to connect with the city. It was very much like London from that view point.
However it was another fantastic city. Full of places to visit and enjoy and mostly for free! The art was big here with a few large galleries. The Australia Museum was also a joy with a fantstic mineral collection by the mineralogist Albert Chapman. The forms in which the minerals are preserved is absolutely outstanding and a treat to see. Another great sight was the zoo which is only accessible by boat. Not only do you get a treat of a view of the harbour bridge and the opera house we saw kangeroos, wallabies, and venemous snakes!
A great last stop to cap a good tour of Australia. I think New Zealand still holds it for me though purely due to the fantastic scenary. It was truely inspiring. Onwards to Hong Kong for a few days…..