Sunday, May 25, 2014

Vivid Festival

As an early anniversary night out, we had our Aussie Nana baby-sit the girls while Brian and I headed into the city for Sydney’s Vivid Festival. We took the train in to Circular Quay to check out the Opera House and grab some dinner before walking over to Darling Harbour to catch our ferry.

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We walked by the Custom House which was very cool with loud music playing and cool art displays!

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We made it to Darling Harbour with 15 minutes to spare! (we were speed walking from Circular Quay as we were running out of time and we weren’t even sure where our wharf was!)

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As we boarded our ferry on this beautiful night, we were sent off with a champagne toast, nibbles and a firework show!

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The Harbour Bridge was way cooler on this side!

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Luna Park

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Huge glowing rabbits along our ride

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After our ferry, we hopped on the regular ferry to head back over to Circular Quay.  We got some spectacular shots of the Opera House coming in.

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The Museum of Contemporary Art

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One more look at Custom House before hopping on the train to head home.

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Happy (early) 12th Anniversary to us!!

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We thought Vivid was so cool that we wanted to take the kids to check it out, so we met our friends there the following week to grab some dinner and check out the Vivid Aquatique Show at Darling Harbour.

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Then we took the ferry over to Circular Quay for the girls to see the Opera House

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Fun Day Out

We didn’t have anything on the calendar for this Saturday, and since the almost winter weather was a beautiful, sunny 72, we decided to head to the National Park at Bobbin Head that is 5km from our house and hire a boat!

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We had a lovely 45 minute ride to Cottage Point for lunch.  The girls took turns driving the boat and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

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We moored the boat and enjoyed a yummy lunch at Cottage Point Kiosk

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Check out my burger! YUM-and impossible to eat!

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     Then back on the boat!

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Some enjoyed a little snooze

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Amazing homes on Cowan Creek

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So relaxed with the sun shining on me, a warm breeze and being rocked to sleep!

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Once we made it back, we enjoyed a sweet treat.  What a GREAT day!!

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