Sydney Harbour and the Ferry

In the past, I've often seen pictures of Sydney's Opera House and now I see it in actuality several times a week, as I travel to and fro Sydney from Manly on the Manly Ferry. As mentioned elsewhere in this blog, Sydney is a lovely ferry-ride away from my hood. Circular Quay, which greets the Manly Ferry in Sydney, is a bustling place, with lovely buildings (including the Opera House) and outdoor cafes and restaurants each offering a glimpse of the harbour.

Getting to my gym wouldn't be so complicated if I didn't have to get on a ferry and a bus to get there, but the Sydney Aquatic Centre in Sydney, home for some of the 2000 Summer Olympics, stole my heart with its great 50-meter pool and community feel (that translates into crummy gym facilities...I do still miss the FI in Toronto and Equinox in NY). In any event, the distance is worth the beautiful views; gazing at the Opera House hasn't yet tired me. See also "Sydney Harbour at Night", located elsewhere in this blog.