Circular Quay in Sydney
I think it’s fair to say that all visitors to Sydney go through Circular Quay. Here you have the Harbour ferry terminals to a variety of locations, including the Toronga Zoo. There is the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Rocks area, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There are cafes, restaurants, street entertainers, and CROWDS. Yes, I suspect that for most residents of Sydney, this area is one to avoid if possible, like residents of Oahu avoiding Waikiki. As far as we can tell, there is no ferry from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay , so we’ve hoofed it on multiple occasions. It’s about a 2 mile walk from our apartment to CIrcular Quay (pronounced “key”). Today was a Sydney Opera House day, with a tour, lunch, and a show. Then, a different route back, with a stop for a 6-pack of White Rabbit dark ale (“fermentation with imagination”). Total mileage? Seven miles. Caroline and I ran to the Royal Botanic ...