A day in the city.

Getting the Manly ferry to Circular Quay never disappoints. The views are incredible and jaw dropping. Looking back to Manly, The Heads, Balmoral beach are just for starters, thats before you reach the main harbour and see the skyline with the bridge and opera house. It’s truly magical.

First stop on our tour of the CBD was the Museum of Contemporary Art. Amelia is doing a degree with an art bias so was keen to take a look.

Next was a wander around the street markets in the Rocks. A real step back in time.

As is customary we headed for photos in Martin Place next to the Xmas tree in the square.

After that it was retail therapy time and those last minute Xmas gifts.

Xmas isn’t Xmas in Sydney without taking a look at the department store window of David Jones to see this year’s theme.

We then ventured over to Oxford Street and up to Darlinghurst. The sun was out so we stopped for lunch at a book themed cafe.

We then headed to the Saturday Paddington market. Stopping off at the eclectic & beautiful William Street full of interesting boutiques.

After a few hours of walking it was time for some refreshment.

We then headed back to the centre for a final shop before meeting up with Caroline & co to see the various Xmas lights at Woolies and more impressively the light show on the front of Sr Mary’s cathedral. The lights attract huge crowds and look amazing.

The final stop before heading back on the ferry to Manly was an ice cream from our friends at McDonald’s. A big favourite with Charlie and his friend Darcy, as well as the bigger kids Amelia and Andy!