Postcard 4 - Article - 'Sydney'

http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/places/australia/sydney/profile.jsp


Questions

What can you do in Sydney?
You can do lots of things in Sydney, but most important are the Opera House, Bondi Beach and the Harbour Bridge.
What kind of climate does Sydney have?
Sea climate.
How many hours does it take to get there?
Twenty-four hours by plane and after that 15 minutes by train.
What is the most famous thing in Sydney?
The Opera House.



Dear John,

In my sudden caprice of travelling I came across with some information about Sydney yesterday. Of course I already knew Sydney from the Opera House and I really thought that was the only interesting thing in Sydney. Surprise, surprise, when Sydney turned out to be a wide-ranged city with lots of activities and cultural sights. The Opera House was called ‘one of the classics’, like the harbour bridge climb, the Bondi beach and the ferry to Manly.

In Sydney, it is possible to come in contact with different cultures. There are lots of restaurants and pubs where people connect and where you can eat food of various cultures. I’ll quote the article: ‘The city's finest restaurants can be as snooty as anywhere but the gay-friendly city is still far chattier than most, with an old-fashioned straight-talking hospitality’. One of the best things to do for free can be a picnic to a harbour side spot. There is a good place under the harbour bridge at Kirribilli, right by the Australian prime minister’s residence.

I scrolled down the page and my surprise became bigger and bigger. Ever heard of old pubs in the centre, cultural highlights at the Art Gallery, love times in the Observatory Park or even the ‘secrets of Sydney’? It is not possible to summarize all the information in one single letter. Maybe it’s better to give you the Internet address so you can find out all the Sydney details.

I hope your surprise is as big as mine, or maybe bigger! Where do you go on holiday next year? Hotel in the middle of Sydney? See you there!

All the best,
Neline