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.

Under the bridge

What is this? I forget, lol.

We did some drawings of it 🙂

Karen, thanks for hosting us!

not sure what building this is, but love it!

Tasmanian devil

Sailing!

Biking and Gardening

Bondi Beach

Waterfront busker

Side view of Opera House

Acro yoga on the beach!

Held a wombat! downtown Sydney

Sooo cuuuute. They must have drugged it…

Opera house from the bridge (we walked across!)

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