Day 56 ~ 19,600 Miles, Sydney

Day 56 ~ 19,600 Miles

Day Two in Sydney and I spent the day shopping for a new Didgeridoo to add to my expansive collection of authentic Aboriginal instruments. Well, actually we spent the day exploring The Rocks area of Sydney and I stumbled across a Didgeridoo shop...who knew.

The Rocks has a great history yet is alive with a very current vibe. After the First Fleet arrived bringing the convicts to Australia this area became home to the convicts while the more gentile arrivals laid claim to the other side of the harbor. Now it’s a collection of some of the oldest pubs, hotels, and churches along cobblestone streets, hidden alleyway eateries, locals and tourists mixing seamlessly shopping the designs and creations of local artists in an open air market, museums, an observatory, and yes, even a Didgeridoo shop all within view of the stunning harbor.Read more