From Melbourne we cruised up the coast through Wollongong and Sydney. We did the whole trip by train, which was scenic and relaxing. Wollongong is a beach college town reminiscient of my alma mater Santa Cruz.

We couchsurfed with some students there which was nice – family style meals every night. We went out dancing and even learned some acro yoga one early morning by the beach!

Sydney was special because we got to stay with my cousin’s friend Karen in her spiffy apartment at Bondi Junction. We had a few pleasant days exploring the waterfront, Botanic Gardens, and Opera House.

These love locks are a trend in Australia, they had some in Melbourne too

Side view of Opera House

Karen, thanks for hosting us!

Under the bridge

Biking and Gardening

Held a wombat! downtown Sydney

We did some drawings of it 🙂

Tasmanian devil

Waterfront busker

Acro yoga on the beach!

Bondi Beach

Sailing!

What is this? I forget, lol.

Sooo cuuuute. They must have drugged it…

Opera house from the bridge (we walked across!)

not sure what building this is, but love it!