Sydney - Day 57

Celebrated for its magnificent natural harbor, the world's largest, Sydney was founded as a penal colony in 1788.
Since then, it has grown into the major cultural center of Australia, beloved for its all-embracing, free-spirited nature. The cultural jewel in its crown is the iconic Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled harborside like a gleaming white bird taking wing. Adjacent, the Royal Botanic Garden displays one of the world's most important horticultural collections across its 70 acres of flora-lined pathways. Nearby, The Rocks, a district named for the sandstone from which its original buildings were made, once hosted drunken sailors and ex convicts. Today, its history rich streets are alive with shops of every interest, cafes, markets, crafts and arts. We switched ports and are going to the Hunter Valley Winery today.Read more