5 things Grace loves about Sydney

As I said in the last post, it was great having my cousin Grace here for a visit over Christmas and New Years. Here is her guest post on The 5 things she loves about Sydney:

"(1) Yummy food for travellers of any budget is a characteristic of Sydney . The fresh seafood is a delightfully key ingredient from the shops at the Sydney Fish Market, the food courts in Chinatown (or anywhere for that matter) , the fancy Yum Cha restaurants, sushi restaurants, and the fish and chips shops by any Sydney beach.

(2) King Street, Newtown is quite a sight for the senses. Pate on toast at Cafe Latte, art house movies at DENDY cinema, fancy tea at T2, decadent mud cakes, steak pies from the 24 hour bakery, tango-ing at the Toucan Tango, baklava at the Lebanese sweet shop, interesting shops to scour through, get lost at the enormous Gould's bookstore. So many things to do in Newtown, so little time.

(3) An aerial view of Sydney Harbour welcomes the traveller to Sydney. This is best enjoyed after the the aerial view of the Hawkesbury River just north of Sydney. Whether it is the view from an airplane, from various vantage points around the city, or from the ferries, the Harbour never ceases to delight her adoring fans. The iconic Opera House and the Harbour Bridge (affectionately nicknamed "The Coat Hanger") are the accessories that make the Harbour that extra bit unique from other harbours.

(4) Pristine white sand between your toes, the smell of the Pacific Ocean salt, the ocean wind blowing through your hair, and even the seagulls flying a little too close for comfort add to the wonder of walking along Sydney beaches. Manly is a favorite. I once met a fisherman who had travelled an hour by car just to fish at Manly beach. He wore a shirt and tie under his woollen sweater and came complete with gum boots and fishing overalls. Serious!

(5) Shopping in Sydney is a must-do. Everything from shoes to clothes, hats, groceries, books, stationery, kitchenware, linen, flowers, art, knick knacks ... the list goes on. While shopping in the city, keep an eye on the old-style buildings especially in older parts of the city that add to the shopping experience.

So if you do come by Sydney, don't just enjoy the prawn on the barbie (barbecue stove), get out there and enjoy these 5 things that I love about Sydney."

Thanks Grace! The 5 Things I Love about Sydney will be coming soon ~ aussie girl