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.

Opera house from the bridge (we walked across!)

Karen, thanks for hosting us!

We did some drawings of it 🙂

Held a wombat! downtown Sydney

Bondi Beach

Acro yoga on the beach!

Sooo cuuuute. They must have drugged it…

Tasmanian devil

What is this? I forget, lol.

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

Sailing!

Side view of Opera House

Biking and Gardening

Under the bridge

not sure what building this is, but love it!

Waterfront busker