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.

Sailing!

Side view of Opera House

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

Under the bridge

Waterfront busker

not sure what building this is, but love it!

Biking and Gardening

Bondi Beach

Tasmanian devil

Acro yoga on the beach!

We did some drawings of it 🙂

What is this? I forget, lol.

Sooo cuuuute. They must have drugged it…

Karen, thanks for hosting us!

Opera house from the bridge (we walked across!)

Held a wombat! downtown Sydney