Our first stop in Australia is Sydney and I’m so excited to be back. Our home away from home, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch, arrived into Sydney in the early morning hours before we awoke. We docked at White Bay Cruise Terminal around 6:45 am and that made our arrival official. Preparing for Our… Read More
Video of Sydney Harbour at Sailaway Before departing Sydney for my 12-night New Zealand cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, it was time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. I had a front row seat to the most spectacular view of Sydney Harbour at sailaway. Even though it was raining, how can you not… Read More
Sailing Out of Sydney Hidden under the clouds in Sydney Harbour is none other than the Celebrity Solstice. On that grey and cold day, we were sailing out of Sydney finally. We made our way onto the ship to begin our 12-night cruise to New Zealand. For me personally, I was glad to be out… Read More
On our last morning in Sydney as we prepared to leave on our cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, I didn’t want the rain to deter me from getting out and exploring before the cruise. One of the areas I wanted to visit was the Lindt Chocolate Café in Martin Place and with an umbrella in… Read More
Sometimes all you want is a really good cup of coffee. If I’ve learned anything lately, I’ve learned that some of the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life has been the coffee of Australia and New Zealand. Before heading out on our 12-night cruise on the Celebrity Solstice out of Sydney, we braved… Read More
On a bright and sunny day in Sydney, I decided to go for a run and take in the view from Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just kidding! As you can see, it was cold, grey, and gloomy, but I wasn’t about to let that stop me from grabbing my camera and going for a run. Most… Read More
Perhaps Sydney isn’t known for its pancakes, but does it matter? When you’re hungry, sometimes you’ll go to crazy lengths for a proper meal. On this particular day in Sydney, we headed straight for Pancakes on the Rocks after a morning run. As you can tell from the name, the restaurant is located in The Rocks in… Read More
On my previous trip to Sydney, I didn’t get a chance to walk The Rocks, a tourist precinct and historic area located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour. Since my hotel was nearby, it seemed natural to venture out to The Rocks on my first afternoon in Sydney. Löwenbräu Keller On this gorgeous day… Read More
After 9 years of construction, Sydney Harbour Bridge, aka the “coat hanger,” was opened and inaugurated on March 19, 1932, 83 years ago to span the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. Since that time, scores of people have crossed it and made their way under it as well. This iconic structure… Read More
After flying 21 hours from Boston to Sydney and covering more than 10,000 miles in the air, when I arrived in Sydney I only had one thing on my mind and that was getting to my hotel. I wanted (needed?) a shower, clean clothes, and food. With bags in tow, I headed directly to my… Read More